The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is pleased to welcome Madyson Miller as a Technical Assistant for AI for Weather. In this role, she will support projects under the Human-Centered Weather Forecasts Initiative (HCWF) and broader work focused on the impact of climate change on health.
“As HCWF tries to bring the promise of weather forecasting’s AI-driven revolution to create real-world benefits, we need to engage not just scientists, but also weather agencies, policy-makers, and NGOs working in a very interdisciplinary space. Madyson’s versatile expertise in international affairs and science communication is exactly what we need to bridge the gap between big ideas and real local impact,” says Amir Jina, Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy and Co-director of HCWF. “Her ability to foster external relationships across diverse sectors and geographies will be of great value as we manage our expanding portfolio of health and weather initiatives, ensuring our AI-driven insights are effectively translated into tools for global climate adaptation.”
Before joining the University of Chicago, Miller worked for the International Activities Office at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), where she managed international relations and projects within the UN Ocean Decade portfolio. She also helped build relationships with partners in Europe, including supporting the development of a Transatlantic Data Science Academy between NOAA and the UK Met Office.
Miller started as a Knauss Fellow with NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program. In this role, she supported the advancement of national resilience policy and co-chaired the Communication Working Group of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, leading interagency efforts to streamline coral conservation messaging and policy initiatives. In a volunteer capacity, Miller acts as the Ambassador Program Manager for Women In Ocean Science, where she oversees global mentorship and community initiatives. Additionally, she is the current Chair of the U.S. Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) Node.
“I am honored to join the team at this pivotal moment for climate adaptation,” says Miller. “My focus will be on bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and the operational needs of our global partners. I look forward to leveraging my experience in international science policy to help scale these high-quality, tailored forecasts, ensuring that scientific advancements are effectively translated into useful tools for the communities most vulnerable to climate risks.”
Miller holds a Master of Science in Marine and Environment Science from the University of the Virgin Islands, where she focused on invasive seagrass ecology and contributed to published research on stony coral tissue loss disease. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology at the University of West Florida.