Laura is a climate scientist interested in past (Holocene) and contemporary climate change and its impact on Earth systems, with a particular emphasis on the Arctic cryosphere. Her work employs a variety of approaches including the use of sediment and other natural archives; historical and remotely sensed observational records; and geospatial tools and modeling to better understand how glaciers have, and will change in response to climate changes. She is also interested in climate science education and communication of polar research to broad audiences.