Emma Boland

Emma Boland

Emma is an Open Univeristy (OU) undergraduate studying BSc Natural Sciences – Astronomy and Planetary Science. She is now in her fourth year of study having successfully passed S111 – Questions in Science, SM123 – Physics and Space and MST124 – Essential Mathematics.

Emma is an OU staff member working as part of the Support Hub for AstrobiologyOU, a new unit set up with a £6.7 million investment from Research England within The School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems. AstrobiologyOU aims to address the scientific, governance and ethical challenges associated with astrobiology and where life might be found.

Emma’s interests include watching live rocket launches, reading her ever-increasing library of books focussed on the space industry as well as updating her blog entitled “Life of a Space Geek”.

Emma also has a ten-year-old son who regularly contributes to online science experiments broadcast via social media.

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