Summary
Emma Lovett is a NASA FINESST Fellow and PhD student at Boston University's Center for Space Physics, specializing in observing and simulating sodium in Europa's exosphere to probe cryovolcanism and infer subsurface ocean salinity. She blends observational and computational expertise to constrain habitability indicators on icy moons, with broader interests in exoplanetary science and astrobiology. Emma has a strong foundation in astrophysics from UMass Amherst, where she also pursued creative writing, and she has conducted international extragalactic research at Kavli IPMU. Committed to public engagement and inclusion, she founded ASTRO365 to bring STEM opportunities to underprivileged high school students and served as a peer mentor supporting underrepresented physics students. Her background spans hands-on research, science communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration, making her adept at translating complex planetary science into outreach and actionable research goals.
7 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Astrophysics and Physics with a specialization in Creative Writing, 3.8, Bachelor of Science - BS, Astrophysics and Physics with a specialization in Creative Writing, 3.8 at University of Massachusetts Amherst
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Randolph High School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy at Boston University