Dr. Laura Brugger (she/her) is a researcher in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Laura’s work focuses on leveraging spatial methodologies to investigate spatial relationships across various social issues. Her research has investigated spatial disparities in climate-related issues, and most recently, has explored how natural disasters, risk, and resilience relate to voting outcomes. Additionally, Laura’s research projects have explored how cash transfer programs can reduce socio-economic disparities and improve economic mobility. Prior to joining the Brown School faculty, Laura was a Senior Data Analyst in the Social Policy Institute at Washington University and completed her PhD in Public and Social Policy with a concentration in geospatial analysis at Saint Louis University. Laura Brugger Research Assistant Professor PhD, Saint Louis University Email: laura.brugger@wustl.edu Download CV Areas of Focus: Climate policy Environmental Issues Socio-spatial inequality Spatial statistics Socio-economic disparities In The News Five New Faculty Members Join Brown School for 2024-25 August 1, 2024