Dr. Tara S. Carpenter

Dr. Tara S. Carpenter

Teaching Professor · Non-Tenure Track

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Research interests

I am interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning especially in regards to challenges and strategies in large lecture courses.

Teaching interests

My educational interests are focused on activities that promote critical thinking skills. I use a variety of activities to promote student learning and encourage distributed practice. In addition to imparting knowledge of content for the course, I am interested in helping incoming novice learners adjust to the rigor of a college curriculum, appreciate science in the world around them and develop problem solving skills that will nurture their college career and enhance their future.

Education

  • Ph D, Analytical ChemistryDuquesne University (2005)
  • BA, ChemistryThiel College (1999)