Coastal Geomorphologist
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Solo Traveler
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PhD Student
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Coastal Geomorphologist 〰️ Solo Traveler 〰️ PhD Student 〰️
Emma Bouie, originally from Scotch Plains, New Jersey, but predominantly raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, is currently a 3rd year Ph.D. student in the School of Earth Sciences at Ohio State University.
Her research focuses on coastal geomorphology and resilience strategies along the Ohio Lake Erie shoreline, coupled with a keen interest in leveraging GIS technology for effective public communication.
Emma’s devotion to guiding and inspiring emerging scientists, particularly those from underrepresented and coastal backgrounds, resonates with her belief that research should transcend academia and positively impact local communities.
Emma held fellowship appointments at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy, and an esteemed, multi-year fellowship with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources amounting to over $120k in grant funding. This funding from the Ohio Coastal Management Program supported her work in utilizing GIS to analyze and visualize Ohio’s coastal changes. Emma received a B.S. in Geology from East Carolina University and an M.S. in Earth and Geospatial Sciences from North Carolina Central University.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Emma is a passionate solo traveler, advocating for the safety and empowerment of minority women traveling internationally. Her zest for learning is evident through her diligent study of Spanish since 2016. Additionally, she finds joy in spending quality time with her three nephews and engaging in ballet and boxing classes, rounding out her well-rounded and vibrant persona.
