Dan Carpenter

Dan Carpenter serves as an Assistant Professor of Education in Science Education within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University.

Dr. Carpenter holds leadership positions as chair of the STEM education program and co-chair of the STEM Education PhD Program at the university, indicating his significant role in shaping graduate education in this field.

His research focuses on homeschooling practices and STEM education methodologies, particularly examining teaching strategies employed by homeschool parents with high school students. His work bridges educational theory with practical curriculum implementation in non-traditional learning environments.

Dr. Carpenter's 2016 publication "Educational activities and the role of the parent in homeschool families with high school students" represents a substantial contribution to understanding homeschooling pedagogy through qualitative case study methodology. His research shows consistent emphasis on practical educational strategies that can inform both homeschooling and traditional schooling approaches.

As program chair for STEM education and co-chair for the STEM Education PhD Program, Dr. Carpenter plays a pivotal role in developing future educators and researchers in science education.