Adrienne Marshall

Adrienne Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on computational hydrology, with emphasis on snow dynamics, ecohydrology, permafrost, and hydropower in the context of climate change. She holds a PhD in Water Resources from the University of Idaho, an MS in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley, and a BA in Biology from Scripps College.

Her work integrates data science, physically-based modeling, and statistical approaches to explore climate impacts on water resources. Key themes include understanding snowpack variability, wildfire effects on hydrology, and adaptation strategies for hydropower systems. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as reservoir vulnerability assessments and climate-economy impact studies in Idaho.

Marshall's recent publications address topics like precipitation correlation distances, temperature overshoot effects, and post-wildfire snowpack dynamics. She has received funding for collaborative research on reservoir dead pool risks and participates in initiatives like the NSF IGERT program. Her teaching includes courses on integrated surface water hydrology and active learning pedagogy.

Key research initiatives include the Marshall Lab at Mines, which investigates climate-driven hydrological changes in boreal forests and mountainous regions. Ongoing work examines interactions between wildfires, permafrost thaw, and vegetation shifts in Alaska, as well as the implications for water resources and energy systems.