Karen Ingram
Interdisciplinary artist and biodesign educator
Charlotte, United States
Joined January 2026
Summary
Interdisciplinary bioartist who merges traditional painting practice with synthetic biology and robotics. kareningram+2
Educator and curriculum contributor focused on making synthetic biology accessible to non-specialist audiences, including teens and creatives. biobuilder+2
Producer and public-engagement practitioner who organizes performances, exhibitions, and interactive workshops to provoke curiosity about biotechnology and ethics. biobatartspace+2
Connector and collaborator who builds programs and partnerships between artists, scientists, and institutions (CoLab Futures, residencies, and fellowships). colabfutures+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
How do we grow a Biodesigner: Biogenetic Blooms and beyond
September 1, 2024Community paper on biodesign education and growing biodesigners (Cambridge University Press / Biodesign Challenge community paper).
The Moral Imperative of Teaching Every Student Tech Ethics
January 1, 2021Article discussing the importance of teaching technology ethics (co-authored piece appearing in EdSurge).
BioBuilder: Synthetic Biology in the Lab (co-author and graphics/illustrations)
Co-author and illustrator for the BioBuilder textbook and curriculum on synthetic biology lab methods aimed at education.
Biogenetic Blooms (Substack)
Ongoing Substack publication about microbes and bioart.