Dr Mari Tye is a Project Scientist at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research in CGD. Her research centers on projected changes in extreme weather and climate events, and translating that information to support climate resilient infrastructure planning, design and adaptation. Through her background as a Professional Civil Engineer, Mari collaborates with many different practitioners, including water resource managers, civil infrastructure designers, and reinsurers. Mari is also a National Institute of Standards and Technology Professional Research Program Fellow, examining how to incorporate the effects of climate change in building codes and standards. She is also an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Task Force to develop climate ready design codes.

Mari received her PhD in statistical climatology from Newcastle University, UK; MEng in Civil Engineering with French from Nottingham University; and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Member of the ASCE. Prior to joining NCAR, Mari worked as a Civil Engineer in flood prevention and mitigation, as well as highways design. During 2010 she spent a three month internship with the Scottish Government's Climate Change Adaptation team as part of a policy knowledge exchange program, responding to the likely impacts of Climate Change in Scotland.