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Cara Ryan is a Researcher and Associate Member of the PROJEKT design and social innovation research team at the University of Nîmes. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from New York University (2023), an MA in Anthropology (2020), an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (2012), and a BA in Anthropology (2007). Her research focuses on autism policy modernization in France, disability justice, and the intersection of anthropology with design and media studies.
Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, New York University (2023)
- MA in Anthropology, New York University (2020)
- MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (2012)
- BA in Anthropology (2007)
Research Interests:
Through ethnographic work, she examines autism categorizations in France, disability infrastructure, and collaborative anthropology/design projects. Her recent projects include the Aspie-Friendly University initiative and a short film exploring haunted town experiences, funded by the Fulbright Commission and Wenner-Gren Foundation.
Publications:
Her work appears in Medical Anthropology and Somatosphere, focusing on pandemic-era disability challenges and French autism policies. Her 2024 book chapter analyzes mutual aid networks in autistic communities.
Grants & Collaborations:
Recipient of Franco-American Fulbright Commission and Wenner-Gren Foundation grants. Active in PROJEKT’s design and social innovation initiatives.
Labs & Teams:
Member of PROJEKT research unit (UPR 201622202T), specializing in design for vulnerable populations and social innovation.
