Martha Christino

Martha is a PhD student with a joint appointment between CLaSP and the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. She holds dual degrees from Penn State in Atmospheric Science/Metrology and Civil Engineering with a minor in Military Studies. Martha’s interests lay at the intersection of these fields in utilizing climate data to create resilient infrastructure. She has applied her knowledge in a variety of contexts from construction projects attempting to attain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification to analysis of climate change impacts on military operations. Her doctoral work focuses on the impact of climate change to energy security and reliability across the United States.