The Latine/x/a/o population makes up 40.2% of all Texans, and Texas is home to the second largest Latine/x/a/o population in the United States. Our intersectional research focuses on the cultural protective factors that support the health, development and well-being of Latine/x/a/o populations from infancy through late adulthood and how stress manifests itself in the lives of families.

Maria Arredondo
- Assistant Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
I am recruiting graduate students to start Fall 2025 (application deadline - December 1st 2024)

Su Yeong Kim
- Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
Dr. Kim is accepting new Ph.D. students for Fall 2025. Application deadline is December 1, 2024.

Elma Lorenzo-Blanco
- Associate Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Seeking student research assistants for course credit or on a volunteer basis. See profile for more details.

Elizabeth Muñoz
- Assistant Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Dr. Muñoz is not accepting new Ph.D. students.

Gabriela L. Stein
- Professor
- Department Chair
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Dr. Stein will not be taking a student for admission in the 25/26 year