Bio

Emily Nastase is the Data Dialogue and Visualization Postdoctoral Research Scholar with the Climate and Sustainability Academy. In this role, Emily collaborates with university and community partners to co-produce data-driven solutions to landscape, climate, and sustainability challenges. Her research integrates quantitative modeling, data visualization, and engagement tools to facilitate dialogue, inform decision-making, and support resilience planning at local, national, and global scales. Prior to joining North Carolina State University, Emily worked as a Science Communicator at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Emily holds a PhD in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Communication Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University.