Summary
Elizabeth Burakowski is a Research Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire specializing in winter climate change in the northeastern United States, with eight years of faculty experience and a PhD in Geosciences. Her work blends historical observations, future projections, and impact assessment to understand how changing winters affect ecosystems and communities. She has deep ties to both academic and practical climate action—serving on Protect Our Winters since 2016 and on local outdoor and research safety boards—bridging science, policy, and public outreach. Known for field-forward research methods, she co-chairs UNH’s Research Fieldwork Safety Committee, underscoring a commitment to rigorous and safe data collection in challenging winter environments.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Geology/Earth Science, General, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Geology/Earth Science, General at Wellesley College