Karen Plaut

Karen Plaut is the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture for Purdue University. Prior to her appointment, she was senior associate dean for research and faculty affairs in the College of Agriculture. Previously, she was on faculty at the University of Vermont and Michigan State University serving as Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences at both institutions. She also worked for NASA as lead scientist for the International Space Station. Karen received a doctorate degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont, all in animal science.