My Fulbright project will look at how technology and public policy can work better together to help communities prepare for disasters and respond more effectively as climate change makes those risks more severe.

Finn Maguire is interested in applying technology and public policy to disaster risk reduction. He is a graduate of the Australian National University with training in computer science and economics, and has professional experience in government cyber security, working on threats to public systems and critical services. He is interested in exploring how emerging technologies can be incorporated into public institutions to support clear decision-making under pressure.

Finn’s Fulbright project will look at how technology and public policy can work better together to help communities prepare for disasters and respond more effectively as those risks become more severe.

Home Institution The Australian National University
Host Institution Columbia University
Award Name Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy, Funded by the Department of Education
Discipline Technology and Policy
Award Year 2026