Laura Bornhoevd is an incoming second-year undergraduate (College ’28) from the Bay Area, California who is planning to double major in Business Economics and the new Climate and Sustainable Growth Major, with a specialization in Politics, Economics, and Society. Laura was a research assistant for Professor Robin Bartram, coding data from interviews with city officials, landlords, and homeowners in Chicago and New Orleans to understand the implications of older housing on environmental justice and health equity in these cities. Laura’s interests include environmental policy and environmental justice. She is an active member of the Energy and Climate Club at UChicago, which explores current events related to sustainable energy and climate change. In addition to her academic interests, Laura enjoys traveling and speaks multiple languages including German and Spanish, which has deepened her appreciation for global perspectives on sustainability and equity.