Background
Thole, Karen Ann was born on July 11, 1960 in Breese, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Robert Henry and Florence Alvina Thole.
Thole, Karen Ann was born on July 11, 1960 in Breese, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Robert Henry and Florence Alvina Thole.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1982; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1992.
Mechanic engineer, Catepillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1981-1982; mechanic engineer, Lawrence Livermore (California) National Laboratory, 1984-1988; research assistant, University Texas, Austin, 1989-1992; instructor, University Texas, Austin, 1989; postdoctoral researcher, U. Karlsruhe, Germany, 1993-1994; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1994.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Michael Paul Alley, June 17, 1989.