Student Information
Graduate Student
Geological Sciences
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Long Bio
Emily L. Godin is a dedicated geoscience education and geomorphology researcher currently pursuing her PhD in Geoscience Education at Arizona State University. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Geology and Earth Science Education from Northern Arizona University, where she graduated with honors. With a strong foundation in both education and Earth sciences, Emily is passionate about designing equitable and innovative learning experiences to inspire the next generation of students.
Her research focuses on developing and implementing virtual field experiences (VFEs) that enhance students’ understanding of geomorphology and planetary sciences. Emily leads two major projects: Shaping the Surface, a VFE integrating geological and planetary sciences, and a multi-year study analyzing how effectively virtual field experiences can be implemented to simulate and/or augment authentic geologic fieldwork. These projects aim to improve students’ spatial thinking skills, sense of place, and engagement with scientific concepts. Additionally, her secondary research explores the factors inhibiting stream channel incision in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Education
Ph.D in Geosciences (est. 2028) - Arizona State University
M.S in Geosciences (est. 2025) - Arizona State University
B.S.Ed in Earth Science Secondary Education (2023) - Northern Arizona University
B.S in Geology (2022) - Northern Arizona University
Research Interests
Geoscience Education: design of virtual field trips and field experiences, TPCK theoretical framework, place-based learning, universal design and accessible curricula
Quantitative Geomorphology: drivers of channel incision in arid environments, long-term evolution of landscapes
Research Group
RISE Center, Center for Education through Exploration (ETX) & Infiniscope
Presentations
Graduate Research
2024
- Godin, E. (2024, October). Shaping the Surface: Integrating Geological and Planetary Sciences in a New Virtual Field Experience. Poster presented at the Geological Society of America Connects conference in Anaheim, CA.
Undergraduate Research
2023
- Godin, E. (2023, October). A Case Study Analyzing Climate Education in two Flagstaff, AZ Middle Schools. Oral presentation at the Geological Society of America Connects conference in Pittsburg, PA.
- Godin, E., Huntzinger, D., Mead, C., Thompson, L., Bruce, G., Anbar, A., Mack, M., Schaefer, K., Leshyk, V., and Taylor, W. (2023, April). Creating an immersive virtual learning environment to communicate the impacts of thawing permafrost in the Arctic. Poster presented at the NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E., Johanson, J. (2023, April). Comparing five 6th grade programs showed a correlation between students’ depth of understanding and their potential to overcome psychological barriers of climate change. Poster presented at the NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E., Johanson, J. (2023, April). Comparing five 6th grade programs showed a correlation between students’ depth of understanding and their potential to overcome psychological barriers of climate change. Poster presented at the NAU Hooper Undergraduate Research Award Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E. (2023, April). A case study analyzing climate change curriculum implementation in Flagstaff middle schools. Oral presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Eau Claire, WI.
2022
- Godin, E. (2022, December). An analysis of climate change curriculum implementation in Flagstaff middle schools. Oral presentation at the NAU Honors College Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E., Johanson, J. (2022, April). Comparing curriculum implementation in two 6th grade programs showed a difference in the depth of students’ understanding of climate change. Poster presented at the NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E., Johanson, J. (2022, April). Comparing curriculum implementation in two 6th grade programs showed a difference in the depth of students’ understanding of climate change. Poster presented at the NAU Hooper Undergraduate Research Award Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
- Godin, E. (2022, April). Communicating climate change to middle school students: overcoming psychological barriers. Oral presentation at the NAU College of Education's annual Educate2Act conference in Flagstaff, AZ.
2021
- Godin, E. (2021, December). The influence of climate change misinformation on the American Education System and how this poses a problem for solving the climate crisis. Oral presentation at the NAU Honors College Symposium in Flagstaff, AZ.
Honors / Awards
- ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration First-Year-Fellowship Recipient (2023)
- National Conference on Undergraduate Research Quick Pitch Winner (2023)
- Council on Undergraduate Research Education Division Undergraduate Research Award recipient (2023)
- Vesto Melvin Slipher Award recipient (2022)
- AmeriCorps Research Award recipient (2022)
- Two-time Hooper Undergraduate Research Award recipient (2021; 2022)
- Outstanding Undergraduate in Geology (2021)
- Undergraduate Perfect Pitch Competition Winner (2021)
Professional Associations
- Geological Society of America (GSA) - Member since 2022
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) - Member since 2022
- National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) - Member since 2023
- Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) - Member since 2024
- Arizona Geological Society (AGS) - Member since 2024
Service
- G.E.M Environmental NFP Board Member (since 2024)
- G.E.M Environmental NFP Director of Scholarships (2022-2024)
- Geological Society of America Geoscience Education Division Student Representative (2022-2024)
