Emily Baker
About Emily Baker
Emily Baker is a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Anchorage, Alaska, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in data science applications within the glacier group and has a background in geology and snow hydrology.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Emily Baker has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geophysicist since 2016. She is based in Anchorage, Alaska, where she contributes to the glacier group at the Alaska Science Center. Her work primarily focuses on the application of data science in glaciological research. This role involves engaging in fieldwork related to glaciers and developing databases that support interdisciplinary research projects.
Education and Expertise
Emily Baker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Whitman College, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado Boulder, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Snow Hydrology and Remote Sensing from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in geophysics and data science applications in glaciology.
Background in Research and Climate Action
Before her current role at USGS, Emily Baker worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research from 2013 to 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Additionally, she served as the Assistant Climate Action Coordinator for the City of Bozeman from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her understanding of climate science and research methodologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Emily Baker utilizes various technical tools and programming languages in her work. She is proficient in Python, PostgreSQL, and QGIS, which she employs for geospatial data analysis and management. These skills enable her to effectively handle and analyze complex datasets related to glaciological research.