Elise Koepke is a 4th year EAS major with minors in Public Policy & Global Development. Her primary academic interests include climate science and sustainability. She has conducted undergraduate research with Dr. Ellery Ingall developing electrodialysis systems to optimize the recovery of dissolved organic matter from seawater. This past summer, she spent the semester studying sustainable development in various cities across Japan. She is a TA for EAS 2600 and GT 1000, and is a coach in the Excel Program. She is also the President of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE), Tech's undergraduate earth sciences honor society. After graduation, Elise plans to attend law school to study environmental law and apply her earth sciences background to environmental justice issues. In her free time, Elise enjoys running, spending time with her friends, and exploring the Atlanta food scene.