About Me
Posted on September 12, 2024 • 2 minutes • 324 words
Hey! I’m Miguel, and I’m a senior associate with RMI’s US Program. I focus on climate-smart policy solutions to equitably decarbonize the US transportation sector.
Before RMI, I was a student at Vanderbilt University, where I earned my MS in Civil Engineering and was president of the graduate student body.
My proudest work achievement so far has been leading the development of the Smarter MODES Calculator, a tool that quantifies the societal benefits of expanding clean transportation choices. I’ve shared my analytical findings with congressional staffers, state legislatures, and “America Is All In” coalition partners.
As a researcher, I cut my teeth at US NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory modeling global earth systems. I then focused on transportation resilience, publishing analysis of intermodal systems as part of a US Department of Homeland Security project.
Earlier in my career, I worked for the US EPA’s Safer Chemical Research group, supporting a cross-matrixed team of scientists and policymakers. I also has professional experience with Nissan North America.
Outside of work, I enjoy sailing. As a young man, I completed two years of officer training at the US Naval Academy under an appointment from US Senator Barbara Mikulski.
This site is an online portfolio of some of my works, please explore and enjoy!
Websites by Miguel:
- divestvanderbilt.com
- epa.gov/chemical-research
- vanderbilt.edu/visor
- fossilfree5.org
- vanderbilt.edu/sailing/
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Miguel in the News 2021 - 2022:
- The Washington Post
- Student climate activists… file legal complaints to compel divestment
- CNN
- Frustrated and anxious, climate advocates are turning to legal action…
- Vanderbilt University News
- Nashville suffered less than regional cities throughout Colonial Pipeline shutdown due to stronger waterborne petroleum access.
- The Waterways Journal
- Pipeline Shutdown Research Shows Importance Of Barging
- Vanderbilt Engineering News
- PhD student mentors undergrads on week-long STEMSEAS expedition
- Stanford Daily
- Climate Defense Project… file legal complaint against Stanford
- Vanderbilt Hustler
- ‘Of course’- Al Gore endorses Vanderbilt divesting from fossil fuels