Dr. Laura Quiñones Camacho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Quiñones Camacho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where she conducts research on the contextual and family factors influencing neurobiological mechanisms of self-regulation and psychopathology during childhood. Her work integrates techniques from psychophysiology and neuroimaging, as well as experimental and longitudinal approaches, to study the intergenerational transmission of mental health issues. Dr. Quiñones Camacho is particularly interested in predictors of mental health risks in early childhood. A notable focus of recent studies includes caregiver-child dynamics, executive function, and emotional regulation in Latino children. Dr. Quiñones Camacho has received several awards for her research and contributions to the field of child development, including the Dean's Distinguished Early Career Award at UT Austin and the American Psychological Association Rising Star Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Distinguished Early Career Award

2025-01-01
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Provost Mentored Faculty Scholar

2025-01-01
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American Psychological Association Rising Star Award

2024-01-01
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Victoria S. Levin Award for Early Career Success

2021-01-01

Courses

EDP 382E: Biological Basis Behavior EDP 350E: Intro: Life Span Development

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.