Laura Frye-Levine

Laura Frye-Levine is a Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Program in Science, Technology and Society (STS). She holds dual PhDs in Sociology and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a multidisciplinary background in geoscience, environmental science, and sociology.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• PhD in Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Master's in Environmental Science, Yale School of the Environment
• Bachelor's in Geoscience and Environmental Studies

Her research focuses on translating ecological values into policy processes, addressing tensions in interdisciplinary environmental sustainability, and developing frameworks like design science to enhance equitable stakeholder engagement. She has contributed to innovative tools such as 'multiple-alternative scenario building' for urban sustainability.

Notable Contributions:

• Published a manuscript on design science as an environmental policy framework
• Produced a documentary film about Honduran coffee growers' conservation practices
• Former Director of Research at the Center for Sustainable Cities (CSC)