Name
Cling Malaco, Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Technology Studies)
Pronouns
she/her
RPI Email
malaco@rpi.edu
Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees
Undergraduate Institution
University of the Philippines Diliman
Undergraduate Major
BA Speech Communication
List Additional Degrees
Master of Arts (communications and public health), State University of New York at Albany
RPI Degree Program Information
Current Degree Program
Science and Technology Studies, Ph.D.
Faculty Advisor
Dr Matthew Wolf-Meyer
Biography and Research
Area of Research/Interest:
health policy, sociogerontechnology, sociotechnical system of microelectronics, and water justice
Biography
Hi, I'm Cling Malaco! I study how technology, public policy, and access to clean water shape healthy aging. As a Fulbright Scholar, I earned my master's degree in communications and public health from the State University of New York at Albany.
I'm an experienced public health practitioner who has worked with national and international organizations to advance programs that improve health and well-being. At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I serve as the TLA for the Vasudha Eco-House, a living-learning community focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship. I also mentor at the Water Justice Lab in Troy, New York, where I collaborate with young people and community members on projects that promote environmental and health justice while expanding access to clean, safe water.
When I'm not working or studying, you'll usually find me trying out new recipes, baking, hiking, or going for a run.