Karen Holmberg

Karen Holmberg holds multiple academic positions:

• Engineering Writing Fellow at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
• Research Scientist at New York University
• Director of the NYU-Gallatin WetLab
• Member of the *This is Not a Drill* working group on technology, climate emergency, equity, and creative practice through NYU-Tisch's Future Imagination Fund

She earned her BA from the University of Virginia and MA, MPhil, and PhD from Columbia University.

As an archaeologist and volcanologist, her research examines radical climate changes throughout history to derive insights for contemporary environmental challenges. She specializes in translating complex scientific concepts through creative outreach, emphasizing how science communication can foster sustainable and equitable societal transformations. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges earth sciences, historical climate data, and community engagement strategies.

Her research has received support from:

• Fulbright Program
• Mellon Foundation
• Wenner-Gren Foundation
• National Geographic Society
• Make Our Planet Great Again initiative

She directs the NYU-Gallatin WetLab, an experimental space for environmental research and public engagement, and collaborates with the *This is Not a Drill* collective to develop innovative responses to the climate crisis through technology and artistic practice. Her work integrates scientific rigor with creative methodologies to address urgent planetary challenges.