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Laura Kuhl
Assistant professor of public policy and urban affairs and international affairs

Laura Kuhl in the Press

Laura Kuhl for Northeastern Global News

Northeastern research sheds light on low crop yields and their impact on small farms
Gabriela Garcia working in a lab.

Northeastern research sheds light on low crop yields and their impact on small farms

Professor Gabriela Garcia advocates for more research on the alternate crop bearing issue and more protection policies for small farmers.
Hurricane Maria offered an opportunity to transform Puerto Rico’s electric grid into a more resilient system. It hasn’t happened
A resident of Puerto Rico tries to connect electrical lines.

Hurricane Maria offered an opportunity to transform Puerto Rico’s electric grid into a more resilient system. It hasn’t happened

Hurricane Maria failed to prompt a shift to greener alternatives for Puerto Rico's electric grid, reinforcing the existing model.
What amount of dangerous chemicals used in fracking go unreported?  More than scientists imagined
Lusk fracking facility in Scenery Hill

What amount of dangerous chemicals used in fracking go unreported?  More than scientists imagined

New research from Northeastern’s environmental justice lab reveals potential undisclosed dangers of living near fracking sites.
‘You are the role models.’ Northeastern celebrates achievement at 13th Annual Academic Honors Convocation
Students pose on a stage while holding awards

‘You are the role models.’ Northeastern celebrates achievement at 13th Annual Academic Honors Convocation

Achievements were highlighted, including faculty awards recognizing the university’s global commitment that emphasized the theme of the day.
They provide expertise, rigorous content and inspiration. Northeastern surprises professors with University Excellence in Teaching Awards
professor Miso Kim receiving University Excellence in Teaching award

They provide expertise, rigorous content and inspiration. Northeastern surprises professors with University Excellence in Teaching Awards

This year Northeastern recognized two educators who demonstrated deep expertise in their field and inspired their students.
Global population, climate, and technology are changing human health. Here’s what we can do about it.

Global population, climate, and technology are changing human health. Here’s what we can do about it.

“We see how much the world is changing,” Northeastern student and 2020 Rhodes Scholar Kritika Singh told an audience of students, researchers, clinicians, and industry experts on Friday. “People, planet, and technology need to change along with it in order to have a healthier and safer world.”
The US may be giving up on the Paris accord on climate change, but these students aren’t

The US may be giving up on the Paris accord on climate change, but these students aren’t

At a climate summit in Poland, a group of students had an opportunity to observe negotiations on the rules of the 2015 Paris Agreement.