Background
Tichenor, Karen Lynn was born on July 24, 1963 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Bruce Alan and Jayne Christine Tichenor.
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Karen Lynn Tichenor
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Karen Lynn Tichenor, American engineering educator, dean. Achievements include development of programs for education, minority recruitment. and women in science, engineering and mathematics. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Tau Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1984; Master of Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1987; Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1990.
Career
Research engineer, Triangle Research and Development Corporation, Raleigh, 1988;
graduate instructor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1985-1990;
assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1991-1993;
research engineer, Reebok International, Ltd., Stoughton, Massachusetts, 1993-1994;
consultant, Reebok International, Ltd., North Attleborough, Massachusetts, 1995-1997;
assistant dean, Colorado School Mines, Golden, 1997-1998;
senior mechanic engineer, Toeroek Associations, Inc., Arvada, Colorado, since 1998. Member president's advisory county on environmental issues U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1992-1993. Instructor Boston City Year, Stoughton, 1994.
Speaker in field.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Tau Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon.
Connections
Married Daniel Glenn Olson, July 25, 1993. Children: Ian Michael, Emma Kathleen.
