Betty Adrian
About Betty Adrian
Betty Adrian serves as the Technical Director at the National Ice Core Laboratory and has extensive experience with the United States Geological Survey, where she has held various roles since 1996. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a Master of Science in Management from Regis University.
Current Role at National Ice Core Laboratory
Betty Adrian serves as the Technical Director at the National Ice Core Laboratory, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on projects related to the preservation and study of ice core samples. Her work contributes to understanding climate change and historical atmospheric conditions through the analysis of ice cores.
Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Betty Adrian has extensive experience at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). She worked as the Associate Team Chief Scientist for Operations in the Central Region Mineral Resources Team from 1996 to 2007. Since 2007, she has held multiple roles, including Core Research Center Director and National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program & National Capabilities Coordinator. Her tenure at USGS spans over 25 years.
Educational Background
Betty Adrian earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a minor in Chemistry from Regis University, completing her studies from 1978 to 1981. She later pursued a Master of Science in Management at the same institution, graduating between 1989 and 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in environmental science and management.
Contributions to Ice Core Research
Since becoming involved with the National Ice Core Laboratory in 2016, Betty Adrian has contributed to significant projects aimed at addressing previously unaddressed issues in ice core research. Her role emphasizes the importance of ice core samples in climate studies and environmental monitoring.