Kari Finstad
About Kari Finstad
Kari Finstad is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and has held various positions at UC Berkeley, including graduate student instructor and research associate.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kari Finstad has been employed as a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she contributes to various scientific research initiatives and projects, applying her expertise in a collaborative environment. Her tenure at the laboratory spans four years, during which she has engaged in advanced research activities that align with the laboratory's mission.
Education and Expertise
Kari Finstad earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. She further pursued her academic career at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she attended the University of California, Davis in 2011 for a brief period, enhancing her educational background.
Background in Academia
Prior to her current position, Kari Finstad held several roles at the University of California, Berkeley. She worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2010 to 2016, where she was involved in various research projects. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Student Instructor from 2014 to 2015, providing instruction and support to undergraduate students. In 2015, she organized the Graduate Student Research Symposium, showcasing her organizational skills and commitment to academic collaboration.
Professional Experience at UC Berkeley
Kari Finstad's professional experience at UC Berkeley includes a role as a Research Associate from 2008 to 2009, where she contributed to research initiatives. Her involvement in the academic community extended to organizing the Graduate Student Research Symposium in 2015, which highlighted her engagement in fostering academic discourse among peers.