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BS Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University
BA Psychology and International Relations, Texas Christian University
MA Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management, ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University
MA Anthropology, ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University
PhD Anthropology, ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University

Dissertation:
Making Scents: Multispecies Teamwork, Security, and Affect Among Canine Search and Rescue Teams 

Kara completed undergraduate degrees in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and International Relations at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, and a Masters in Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management at ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University while working as a law enforcement professional.

Her research emphasis is a multi-sited study of human/animal interactions in disaster response operations. In her spare time, she volunteers with a K-9 search and rescue team.

Entered program in 2015

Region of Study:

East Asia