Karen Perkins

Karen Perkins is a Test Engineering Technician at Plenty® since February 2024, responsible for maintaining over 50 growth research spaces and promptly addressing mechanical and electrical issues. Previously, Karen served as an intern at NASA from June to August 2021, enhancing a literature database and examining plant responses to simulated conditions. Additional experience includes research positions with the Arizona Space Grant Consortium, where Karen mapped animal movements, and PLANAR FLOW, focusing on soil ecosystems. Karen's earlier roles involved practical applications of maintenance and organization in various environments, culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from the University of Arizona.