Matt's background is in physics, planetary science, and foreign policy, and he brings a deep interest in emerging issues for science and technology policy, international affairs, and humanitarian issues. He has worked previously as an intern at the Bureau of International Security & Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State and the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, both in Washington, D.C., as well as at the NASA Ames Research Center, in northern California. Matt holds a B.A. in physics from Cornell University.