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Erin Bunting’s journey in geography began unexpectedly while an undergraduate at the University of Florida, influenced by a course on Extreme Weather. This experience led to a shift in her major towards geography, merging her enthusiasm for travel, climate, ecology, and environmental science. Throughout her career, Erin has bridged the gap between academia, government, and the private sector, specializing in advanced spatial analysis, big data remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address interdisciplinary questions regarding global environmental change and climate impacts. Her research includes projects across diverse environments from tropical to arctic regions, focusing on remote sensing in arid and hyper-arid areas, particularly in Southern Africa. Since joining Michigan State University in 2017, she has led geospatial science teams, mentored students, and taught geospatial science courses. Alongside her academic pursuits, Erin enjoys traveling and photography, having visited over 70 countries, while also engaging in various hobbies like sports and diving.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Served in the Department of Geography, specializing in geospatial technologies and environmental research.
Department of Psychology