Caitlyn Hall

Caitlyn Hall is a Joint Assistant Professor of Practice in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Assistant Professor of Practice in Biosystems Engineering, and Director of the Future Earth Resilience minor program at the W.A. Franke Honors College. She founded the Arizona Science Policy Network and advises decision-makers on equitable legislation. Her roles span multiple departments at the University of Arizona, integrating environmental science with policy and community engagement.

Educations:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University
• BS and MS in unspecified fields from the University of Arizona

Research Interests: Hall focuses on environmental justice, natural hazard resilience, and science policy, particularly in water governance, sustainability, and soil/water remediation. Her work emphasizes community-driven solutions and equitable policy development, leveraging transdisciplinary approaches to address climate adaptation and disaster recovery. She has pioneered efforts in open science and inclusive geoscience education.

Articles Trends: Her recent publications emphasize integrating earth observation technologies with policy, advancing microbial-based ground stabilization techniques, and promoting equity in post-disaster recovery. Key themes include climate action frameworks, cross-cultural sustainability solutions, and open hydrology practices.

Awards: No specific awards listed.

Advising & Grants: Leads the Future Earth Resilience minor program and advises policymakers on legislative frameworks. Active in curriculum development for interdisciplinary environmental studies and community-driven research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Founder of the Arizona Science Policy Network, collaborates with global hydrology platforms like eWaterCycle, and engages in initiatives addressing US-Mexico border sustainability challenges.