Biography
Laura is dedicated to cultivating a culture at Cornell Engineering where every undergraduate has access to transformative, mentored research experiences. She develops resources for students and faculty conducting on-campus research, while also expanding opportunities for students to engage in research across Cornell’s other NY campuses, at Weill Cornell and Cornell Tech.
After earning her BS from Cornell ‘06 and her M.Ed. from the University of Arizona, Laura taught high school science for a few years before beginning her graduate studies at Virginia Tech and earning her PhD in Biological Sciences. Laura’s research has focused on the interactions between physiological stress, immune function, and disease in wildlife. Her current research centers on culture and mentorship in the research environment. Laura is also an outdoors enthusiast and a Lead Facilitator for the Cornell Team and Leadership Center.