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Ben Carter is a Scene Shop Supervisor & Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama. He holds a BFA from CMU (1984) and has over three decades of experience in multidisciplinary fabrication, woodworking, sculpture, and advanced technologies like CAD/CNC programming. His roles involve teaching, managing the scene shop, and collaborating across departments including the Entertainment Technology Center, Robotics Institute, and Chemical Engineering. He is AWS-certified in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
Education: BFA in Sculpture from Carnegie Mellon University (1984).
Research interests focus on integrating traditional craftsmanship with emerging technologies, specializing in set construction, special props, and robotics projects. Notable collaborations include designing five semi-autonomous tour guide robots for Mobot Inc. for clients like Lockheed-Martin and Cisco Systems. He co-founded Carter Kamienska, a Pittsburgh-based design and fabrication firm.
Consulting and fabrication work spans feature films, TV productions, and institutional projects. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his technical certifications highlight expertise in welding and fabrication. Teaching and advising activities are central to his role, though specific grant details are not provided. His work extends to public and private installations in furniture, sculpture, and architectural design.
