Karen McKinnon, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, is a brilliant mind in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. With a Ph.D. and Master's Degree from Harvard University, and a previous MSc from Victoria University of Wellington, Karen is an expert in geophysics, glaciology, and atmospheric research. Her personal research website is a reflection of her extensive knowledge and achievements in her field.

Karen has held several notable positions throughout her career, including Applied Scientist at Descartes Labs, ASP post-doctoral fellow at NCAR-The National Center for Atmospheric Research, and post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University. She has also worked as a PhD student at Harvard University, a Master's student at Victoria University of Wellington, and an Undergraduate at Harvard University.

Karen's research focuses heavily on climate change and its effects on the environment, with a particular interest in the melting of glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica. Her work has been published in numerous high-impact scientific journals, cementing her place as a respected authority in her field.