Emily Miller

Environmental Data Scientist • Remote Sensing & Machine Learning

Contact Information

Phone: (978) 265-9348
Email: ermiller@ucsb.edu
Website: rellimylime.github.io
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rellimylime
GitHub: github.com/rellimylime
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Education

Master of Environmental Data Science

University of California, Santa Barbara – Bren School of Environmental Science & Management | Expected June 2026

GPA: 4.0 | Leadership: MEDS Student Faculty Representative

Highlighted Coursework: Machine Learning in Environmental Science, Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing, Environmental Systems Modeling, Environmental Datasets and Data Engineering, Databases and Data Management, Statistics for Environmental Data Science

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

University of California, Santa Barbara | June 2025

GPA: 3.67 | Leadership: Undergraduate Outreach Officer for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

Highlighted Coursework: Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Computer Science and Problem Solving, Probability and Statistics

Associate of Science in Mathematics

Sacramento City College | June 2022

GPA: 4.0

Research & Data Analysis Experience

Research Assistant – Water Vegetation and Society (WaVeS) Lab

University of California Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA | June 2024 - Present

  • Applied statistical and numerical methods to analyze and validate agricultural water and land use datasets across multiple spatial scales
  • Developed Python codebase for processing and analyzing satellite imagery and remotely sensed data to identify irrigation patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Created statistical frameworks and visualization methods for examining complex spatial relationships in agricultural systems
  • Collaborated with faculty mentor (Prof. Kelly Caylor) on water resource sustainability research

BEL Fellow – Bren Environmental Leadership Program

University of California Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA | June 2024 - December 2024

  • Conducted research on irrigation patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa using satellite data analysis and remote sensing techniques
  • Presented research findings “Satellite Data Reveal Emerging Decentralized Irrigation Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa” at three academic venues including AGU Fall Meeting
  • Managed project timeline and deliverables while collaborating with faculty mentor on water resource sustainability research

Leadership & Community Engagement Experience

Founder & Lead Organizer – IV Recovery Community Initiative

Goleta, CA | 2023 - Present

  • Founded and lead initiative organizing bi-weekly coastal cleanups engaging university students and community members
  • Develop community engagement strategies to increase environmental stewardship and normalize university participation in local conservation
  • Quantify environmental impact through data collection and analysis

Undergraduate Outreach Officer – Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

University of California Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA | September 2024 - June 2025

  • Coordinated mentorship program supporting 130+ undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees
  • Focused outreach efforts on increasing diversity and representation in quantitative sciences through targeted programming
  • Developed and implemented engagement strategies to support retention of underrepresented students in STEM fields

Teaching & Mentoring Experience

Mathematics Tutor

Davis, CA | 2020 - 2023

  • Taught mathematics to students ranging from elementary through college level, adapting instruction to diverse learning needs
  • Provided comprehensive GED preparation support across all subject areas, resulting in student success on examinations
  • Developed individualized learning plans to accommodate different learning styles and optimize student comprehension

Presentations & Talks

Miller E, Boser A, Caylor K. “Satellite Data Reveal Emerging Decentralized Irrigation Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Summer@Bren 2024 Flash Talks, UCSB, CA. August 29, 2024.

Miller E, Boser A, Caylor K. “Water Source Attribution for Center Pivot Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Mantell Symposium in Environmental Justice and Conservation Innovation, UCSB, CA. October 24, 2024.

Boser A, Miller E, Perez J, Caylor K. “Analyzing the sustainability and climate resilience of rapidly expanding center pivot Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa using remote sensing.” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Washington D.C. December 9-13, 2024.

Technical Skills

Programming & Data Analysis

Python, R, C++

Technical Expertise

  • Satellite imagery analysis and remote sensing
  • Statistical analysis and numerical methods
  • Machine learning and data visualization
  • Error analysis and computational methods
  • Spatial data processing

Mathematical Foundation

  • Real analysis and linear algebra
  • Probability and statistics
  • Numerical analysis
  • Matrix operations and eigenvalue calculations
  • Data structures and algorithms

Tools & Software

  • Google Earth Engine, QGIS, ArcGIS
  • Python libraries: pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn
  • R and tidyverse packages
  • Database management and SQL
  • Version control with Git

Research Interests & Career Focus

Current Focus: Remote sensing and machine learning applications for understanding agricultural water systems, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Broader Interests: - Using satellite imagery to support environmental justice and marginalized communities - Wildlife corridor connectivity and infrastructure impact analysis - Indigenous land management practices and conservation outcomes - Live, accessible data systems for environmental decision-making - Nature-inspired solutions and biomimicry - Community-centered approaches to environmental research and monitoring