Lara Descartes, PhD

Education

  • PhD, Anthropology (University of Michigan)
  • MA, Anthropology (University of Michigan)
  • MS, Astronomy (University of California, Los Angeles)
  • BS, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Research In Profile

Professor Lara Descartes has researched and published on a wide variety of topics, including: food depictions in children’s literature; health and aging issues among LGBTQ+ people; the experiences of single lesbian mothers; work and family; and support exchange among family members. Upcoming work includes a project with families who have recently immigrated, examining health and well-being.

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