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Katherine Kivimaki

Research Specialist

Email: [[v|kekivimaki]]
Phone: (571) 302-6180
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Lab: {{https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/coastal_geology/people/, Coastal Geology}}

Education

B.A., Public Policy & Environmental Policy, William & Mary, 2024

Research Interests

I am interested in the intersection of geospatial analysis and marine science. I am the Coastal Geology Lab’s resident GIS guru, conducting geospatial analysis for the lab’s research in Svalbard and upcoming study associated with NASA Wallops Flight Facility. I work as a Regulatory Technician with Wetland Studies & Solutions, but remain part of the lab in all things virtual.