Michela Costa

Michela Costa is an experienced professional in the fields of geology and environmental science, currently collaborating with National Geographic since September 2018 and serving as a Natural Sciences teacher at Scuola since September 2016. Additional contributions include editorial collaboration at MeridioNews since April 2016 and a prior position as a Natural Sciences educator at Liceo Scienze Umane Rodari from October 2016 to June 2017. Previous roles include environmental and technical geology consultancy at SGA - Studio Geologi Associati, an internship focused on asbestos waste management at ARPA SICILIA, and involvement in environmental remediation and safety procedures during an internship at AVR S.p.A. Additionally, extensive research experience was gained at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, leading to the publication of six scientific articles. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Geochemistry and Volcanology from Università degli Studi di Palermo and a level II master's degree in Environmental Management from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, along with professional credentials in geology and disaster management.