Dr. Laura Orlando

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura F. Orlando has over 30 years of experience working in design, construction, and management of sustainable systems within the built environment, with a special focus on community-led water sanitation projects. Her work includes research on toxic substances in municipal water and sewer systems and the exposure pathways influenced by technological, economic, and political factors. The overarching goal of her work is pollution prevention. She is a co-founder and trustee of the Ecological Health Network and serves as a Senior Scientist at Zero, as well as a trustee and contributing editor for Barn Raising Media. Laura holds a BSE in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.