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Karyn Biasca

Experience and Interests

Teaching Experience

  • Professor, Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin (April 2007 – present)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Paper Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin (1994 -2007)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Paper Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin (1989 – 1994)

Professional Experience

  • ABET Engineering Accreditation Coordinator (2008-present)
  • Process Engineer, Kimberly – Clark Corporation, Fullerton, California (1981-1984)

Research Interests

  • Engineering education
  • Pulping and papermaking
  • Life Cycle Analysis

Professional Memberships

  • Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). Member (1985-present), Board of Directors (2021-2024)
  • American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Member (1981-present)
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Member (2019-present)

Be prepared to work hard, learn a lot, and have fun doing it!

-Karyn Biasca
Karyn Biasca
Professor and Department Chair
Paper Science and Chemical Engineering
College of Natural Resources

Office:
D274A Science
Phone:
715-346-3962

Education

Ph.D. - Pulp, Paper, and Chemical Engineering
The Institute of Paper Chemistry (Lawrence University), Appleton, Wisconsin

M.S. - Pulp, Paper, and Chemical Engineering
The Institute of Paper Chemistry (Lawrence University), Appleton, Wisconsin

B.S. - Chemical Engineering
The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)