Crystal Cook Marshall

Crystal Cook Marshall serves as Research Faculty and Director of NC AgrAbility at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, leading a multidisciplinary team focused on ethical machine learning and climate change adaptation. With a diverse background in agriculture and research, Crystal co-founded Pockerchicory Farms and has held leadership roles in various organizations, including the Appalachian Research Initiative for Environmental Science and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. An accomplished scholar, Crystal's educational achievements include multiple advanced degrees in Science and Technology Studies, Education, and Fine Arts from institutions such as Virginia Tech and Barnard College. Contributions to the field include significant analyses of energy sector dynamics and a history of developing innovative programs in science communication and community-based initiatives.