Colby College
Kara Kugelmeyer is an experienced information and data scientist currently serving as Science, Technology, and Society Teaching Faculty and Interim Head of Research and Instruction at Colby College. Previously, Kara held the position of Product Strategy Manager at Cengage and worked as a Technical Product Manager for Search Technologies and Information Technology Programmer at Lycos Media. Kara's earlier experience includes serving as Director of IT Front End Systems and Management Information Systems Team Member at Whole Foods Market. Kara holds a Master’s Degree in Information Science from Syracuse University School of Information Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Hampshire College.
Colby College
Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States. Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.