Ashley Butterworth

Program: M.S. in Geology

Office: Physical Sciences 207B (Halite Pod)

I am a M.S. in Geology student in Dr. Delparte’s Lab, focusing on landslide hazards, LiDAR data, susceptibility modeling, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). In response to a 500-year flood event at Yellowstone National Park, my thesis research develops both a UAS-based landslide monitoring workflow for vulnerable infrastructure and a landslide susceptibility model. This project is in collaboration with the National Park Service and other partners.

I earned my B.S. in Geology with a concentration in Environmental Engineering and a minor in Geography from James Madison University in 2024. There, I completed an undergraduate thesis on UAS and LiDAR applications to coastal cliff retreat.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, caving, and kayaking in alpine lakes with my cat.