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Grubbs's current research focuses on the (mis)representation of Black women at the intersection of fashion, beauty, and media. This agenda explores the use of stereotypical imagery to represent Black women throughout visual culture, and the impact that the representations have on Black women’s self-presentation, identity formation, and societal perception. Lauryn connects her research to her creative and entrepreneurial ventures, by taking a Black feminist approach to decolonize the gaze and diversify authorship of images of

Having earned my master's degree in polymer engineering, I've dedicated my research to the use of nanomaterials such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, and hydrogels for biomedical and textile applications. My master's thesis explored the development of nanofibrous wound dressings as an innovative treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis. Since then, as a member of the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, my focus has expanded to encompass the development of functional fibers and textiles for health and