BONNIE LUDKA

I am interested in how physical climate impacts interact with environmental management and ecological functioning, on time scales of storms to decades. I have experience studying wave-driven beach erosion and recovery; the use of beach nourishment (sand replenishment) as a coastal management practice; and satellite mapping of coral reefs to inform conservation and restoration efforts. I am also passionate about environmental-social justice and climate change communication, and advancing equity and inclusion in science. 

I am excited to be joining San Jose State University in Fall 2021 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the new Earth System Science major, developing connections between main campus and SJSU's Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. 

Media 

Science Friday Interview: Does more sand always mean a better beach?

San Diego City Council public comment on the climate emergency (See time stamp 2:00:00-2:04:00 in the City Council recording) 

WHOI Coastal Field Methods Course (see time stamp 2:35-2:52 in video on right side of page)

A conversation on building safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in the geosciences

Resources for LGBTQ+ Oceanographers

Survey: Ocean Sciences Meeting 2020 Rainbow Reception for the LGBTQIA+ Community 

Google group for LGBTQ+ Oceanography community at large

Queer @ Scripps list-serve sign up

AGU Connect LGBTQ+ Community