Outstanding Thesis Award Winner, U.S. Coast Guard officer Lisa Woodman presents her master’s thesis research using network science to model how maritime chokepoint disruptions affect U.S. LNG exports and global trade resilience. Drawing on geospatial analysis of trade flows from 2016–2024, Woodman identifies which chokepoints matter most, which infrastructure investments deliver the greatest returns, and how the marine transportation system can be better prepared for climate, geopolitical, and conflict-driven disruptions.
