Mariel Borowitz

Mariel Borowitz is an Associate Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, and a leading expert in international space policy. Her work examines the intersection of technology, security, and global governance, with a focus on remote sensing, Earth observation, and space sustainability.

• PhD in Public Policy, University of Maryland
• MA in International Science and Technology Policy, George Washington University
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Her research explores space security, commercialization of space, and data sharing policies, analyzing how nations balance economic, environmental, and strategic interests. Recent publications address cislunar governance, satellite health monitoring, and the role of weather satellites in diplomacy. She has received multiple research awards, including the Ivan Allen College Gold Star Faculty Research Award (2024, 2021), and her work is supported by NSF, DoD, and NASA grants.

• Ivan Allen College Gold Star Faculty Research Award, 2024
• MGMWERX Space Case Study Prize Challenge, 2020
• European Commission Travel Grant, 2014

Dr. Borowitz serves as Director of International Space Situational Awareness Engagement at the U.S. Office of Space Commerce and has advised Congress on space safety. She has contributed to media outlets like NPR, The Verge, and Science Magazine.