Emily Burke

Emily Burke

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marine Biologist & Expedition Guide

  • Education

    • Harvard University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree
    • University of New Hampshire

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS
  • Experience

    • Squam Lakes Association

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
      Trip Leader
    • Ocean Classroom Foundation

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
      Marine Science Educator and Deckhand
    • Hoga Island Marine Research Station

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Research Assistant
    • Harvard University

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2014
      Researcher, Giribet Lab
    • University of Washington

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Research Apprentice at Friday Harbor Labs
    • Smithsonian Institution

      Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
      National Museum of Natural History Intern
    • Kayak Adventures Worldwide

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2020
      Guide Manager and Kayak Guide
    • Environmental Resource Center Sun Valley

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
      Program Associate
    • Expedition Sail - Yacht Seal

      Sept 2016 - Oct 2016
      Marine Science Tutor
    • Point Blue Conservation Science

      Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
      Antarctic and Adélie Penguin Intern
    • Sea Education Association

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
      Assistant Scientist
    • Alaska Wildland Adventures

      May 2019 - Sept 2019
      Deckhand and Naturalist
    • Quark Expeditions

      Dec 2019 - now
      Marine Biology Presenter & Expedition Guide
    • University of New Hampshire

      Jan 2021 - May 2023
      Graduate Student
    • Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris

      Oct 2022 - now
      Expedition Guide & Marine Ecology Presenter
    • Shearwater Cove

      May 2023 - now
      Captain & Naturalist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Avalanche Level I

      American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
      Feb 2014
    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jun 2012
    • Mariner Credential: Master Near Coastal 100 Ton, Mate Oceans 200 Ton, AB Unlimited

      U.S. Coast Guard
      Apr 2020
    • Level 2: Kayak Touring Skills Assessment

      American Canoe Association
      May 2015
    • Wilderness First Responder

      Wilderness Medical Associates International
      Jan 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award University of New Hampshire May 2022
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Sustainability Institute Award & Research Grant - Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      New Hampshire Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellow New Hampshire Sea Grant May 2021
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Armin E. Elsaesser III Fellow - Jan 2020
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      WildGift Fellowship Finalist Wild Gift May 2016
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology Grant for Undergraduate Research Harvard University 2013
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Harvard Program for Research in Science and Engineering Fellowship Harvard University 2013
    • Awarded to Emily Burke
      Coca-Cola Scholars National Scholarship Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 2010