She is also the IRB chair for MSU and co-directs the Human Systems Engineering Laboratory within ISE. Kari’s research interests are primarily related to the prevention and control of musculoskeletal disorders and fatigue assessment. Prior to joining MSU in 2006, she served on the faculty within the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. She received her BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering from MSU. She is current member of the NIOSH Occupational Safety and Health review panel, has served as Program Chair in for the Human Factors and Ergonomics track for Institute of Industrial Engineers and the Program Chair for the Aging Technical Group for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.