Author: Emma Stohlman

Emma Stohlman is a rising senior at the Illinois Institute of Technology working towards a Bachelor's in Astrophysics. Emma decided to enter into a career in science policy after a legislative internship in Senator Bernard Sanders’ office in her sophomore year, where she had the opportunity to attend hearings on space and science policy and meet a number of women who encouraged her to enter the field. The following summer, she gained experience in research while studying magnetic reconnections in Earth’s magnetosphere at the University of Colorado at Boulder. At school, Emma is a member of the M.A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy, and works at the Center for Research and Service helping to coordinate large testing programs. In the future, she hopes to find a career helping shape space policy to anticipate the needs of the industry and the international community. Emma is currently at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Aerospace Security Project as a Brooke Owens Fellow.