Karina Peggau is the Education Outreach Program Coordinator at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center at the Ohio State University. Karina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science at the Ohio State University. Her undergraduate work specialized in geology, water resource management, and climate science, and her graduate work focuses on sustainable urban planning. Her current focus at the Byrd Center includes developing afterschool programs for middle school youth, organizing public outreach programs, and advancing diversity in STEM.