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Kimberly M. Carlson is an Associate Professor at New York University’s Department of Environmental Studies, part of the Faculty of Arts & Science. Her research focuses on human impacts on terrestrial socio-ecological systems, particularly the environmental consequences of agriculture and private environmental governance. She holds a PhD from Yale University (2012) and a BS from Stanford University (2004).
**Education:**
- PhD, School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University (2012)
- M.Phil., School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University (2009)
- B.S. in Biology with Honors, Stanford University (2004)
**Research & Awards:** Her work examines deforestation drivers, sustainability certification, and climate impacts. Notable awards include the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2009–2012), NASA Earth Systems Science Fellowship (2008–2010), and the MapBiomas Award (2022). She leads studies on zero-deforestation supply chains, labor migration, and tropical land-use dynamics.
**Grants & Collaborations:** Over $4M in NSF and NASA grants for projects like assessing corporate sustainability commitments and modeling carbon sequestration. Collaborates globally with institutions like the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and the IUCN Oil Palm Task Force.
**Teaching & Mentoring:** Teaches courses in conservation analysis, environmental policy, and land systems science at NYU. Advised over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, including PhD candidates and MS thesis students in environmental science and policy.
**Labs & Teams:** Leads the Agricultural Land Systems Lab, focusing on socio-ecological trade-offs in global agriculture. Engages in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP).
