Kevin J. Carpenter
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- Reviews29
- School: California State Polytechnic University
- Campus: Pomona
- Department: Biology
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Location:
3801 W Temple Ave
Pomona, CA - 91768 - Dates at California State Polytechnic University: March 2014 - June 2020
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Awesome
Easy class, easy A if you work. Exams and quizzes are open book. The lectures are assigned through youtube, class sessions are used for activities (short assignments, quizzes, or jeopardy). I recommend taking notes on the youtube videos to make sure you get a good grade on the quizzes.
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Would take again: Yes
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Awesome
Prof. Carpenter's class was one of my favorites. His class was pretty easy and we actually got out early most of the time. You just really have to show up in class, so you don't miss any of his quizzes which he allows you to work on with everyone as well as with open notes.
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Would take again: Yes
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online
Awesome
Professor Carpenter, is very knowledgeable in Biology. You can really tell he knows what he's talking about. Our class was transitioned to virtual from the COVID-19 pandemic. So, he made the video lectures which weren't too long. All of his exams and quizzes are online and not timed. His class is not too difficult, if you don't loosen up and become lazy. If you try, it's an easy A.
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Would take again: Yes
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Awesome
Professor Carpenter is probably one of my favorite biology instructors. Although he's monotone during lectures, he's very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He's very relaxed as long as you're quiet when he's lecturing. The class was made up of a project, three online exams and a few in class assignments, which were easy. I'll totally take his class again.
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Would take again: No
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Average
Professor Carpenter is knowledgeable and relaxed. However, his lectures can be boring, due to his monotone voice. You'll probably fall asleep. But I suggest you need to attend his lecture since he'll give out five point activities. His quizzes and tests were online but it's still difficult though. Even if you'll open the books, it still takes a long time to finish it. Just do your best on each assignment.
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Super happy I chose Prof. Carpenter! He is an excellent teacher, though his tone of voice can be monotonous at times. Attend class and he will send you some in-class assignments that will affect your grade. His exams and quizzes are open book and available online; please take your time. There is no need for MasteringBio or a textbook!
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Would take again: Yes
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Professor Carpenter is a fantastic teacher! I'm not sure why folks were upset with his class. Exams aren't timed and aren't online, so don't expect to memorize anything. Although attendance is not required, you should still show up because he assigns random in-class assignments that are factored into your mark. He also gives extra credit. 10/10 would recommend his class!
Biography
Kevin J Carpenter is a/an Lecturer in the California State University department at California State University
California State Polytechnic University Pomona - Biology
Biologist, Microscopist, and Photographer
Research
Kevin
Carpenter
Pasadena, California
As an independent consultant I have lent expertise to development of protocols for electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation, and authored a comprehensive illustrated manual for one such procedure. I have also advised clients on development of EM core facilities, and imaging three-dimensional structure of chemical residues on surfaces. I have ongoing research collaborations in microbiology with colleagues in Germany and Canada. (Sept 2012 - present)
As a postdoctoral researcher/biologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, I was Principal Investigator (PI) on a $462K research grant to develop in-situ, culture independent experimental and microscopy/mass spectrometry methods for investigation of the ecology of uncultivable microbes. I led a team of six researchers from four different institutions, and our results elucidated a number of important metabolic and symbiotic processes. I gave invited seminars on this research in Germany, Norway, the U.K., and U.S. My work at LLNL has resulted in four publications, and additional manuscripts in various stages of preparation. (June 2009 - Sept. 2012)
As a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia, I developed methods for high resolution EM imaging of microbes for study of their cell biology, ultrastructure, and ecology as informed by molecular phylogeny. My work led to ten peer-reviewed publications, ten journal covers, numerous exhibits (see below). I gave invited seminars in Russia, Canada, and the U.S. (Sept. 2005 - May 2009).
Specialties: Microbiology, cell biology, and plant biology, Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and high resolution imaging mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS); Sample fixation and preparation.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, presentation/public speaking, writing, and photography skills, and ability to form effective collaborations across a wide spectrum of different disciplines. Proven experience as a PI and team leader.
Experience
Cal Poly Pomona
Lecturer
Courses include: Foundations of Biology: Biodiversity, Plant Ecology, Scientific Communication, and Life Sciences (nonmajors)
The University of British Columbia
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Postdoc in Patrick Keeling's lab. I devised new methods for fixation and imaging of protists (a highly diverse group of microbes including protozoa and most algae) with scanning and transmission electron microscopy. To date we have published nine peer-reviewed papers on phenotypic character evolution, functional morphology, and phylogenetic relationships of lower termite gut protists as well as marine algae.
My SEM and TEM micrographs from this work have been featured on eight journal covers, as well as newspaper articles, a television broadcast, and textbook. I have been an invited speaker at scientific meetings in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Russia.Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Biologist/Imaging specialist
I was Principal Investigator (PI) on a highly competitive, internally funded LLNL Laboratory Directed Research and Development grant ($460K for two years) to investigate the microbial ecology of the lower termite hindgut using in-situ, culture-independent stable isotopic labeling of live termites. This was combined with correlated, high resolution SEM, FIB-SEM, TEM, and NanoSIMS analysis to image isotopic enrichment on cellular and sub-cellular levels, enabling us to elucidate the nutritional basis of protist/bacterial symbioses, and to infer overall patterns of carbon and nitrogen flux in these highly complex and diverse communities. In 2011 and 2012, I gave invited seminars/presentations on this research at scientific meetings in Germany, Norway, the U.K., and U.S. We currently have one published paper and two manuscripts in preparation.
I routinely lent my expertise in microscopy/microanalysis, sample preparation, and imaging to numerous other projects (cell biology, geochemistry, materials science, biophotonics, etc.), and I am co-author on three published papers, and one (in prep) manuscript from these collaborations. One of my images from one such collaboration (with another LLNL scientist and scientists at the University of Illinois) was recently featured on the National Science Foundation webpage in conjunction with publication of the article in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Independent consultant
Consulting biologist, microscopist, and imaging specialist
Providing biology, microscopy/microanalysis, and imaging consulting services to academic, industrial, and government clients.
Services include: Contract research; imaging/analysis with light and electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), X-ray spectroscopy, imaging mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS, Nano-SIMS); sample fixation, preparation, imaging, and image post-processing; scientific communications (reports, viewgraph presentations, etc.); expert witness and testimony; dSLR photography.
Subject matter areas of expertise include: Microbiology, cell biology, plant biology (especially anatomy/morphology), ecology, and evolution.
Web: www.kevinjcarpenter.com
Past/present projects include: Developing electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation methods, including cell/tissue fixation, cryo-sectioning, and immuno-labeling; Writing reports and instruction manuals; Advising clients on development of EM core facilities; Advising clients on imaging three dimensional structure of chemical residues on surfaces.University of Southern California
Research Associate
Kevin worked at University of Southern California as a Research Associate
Education
University of California, Davis
Ph.D.
Plant Biology
Dissertation: Structure and Evolution of the Leaf Epidermis in Basal Angiosperms Advisor: Geerat J. VermeijCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona
M.S.
Biological Sciences
UC Irvine
B.S.
Biological Sciences
Publications
20 peer reviewed publications in microbiology, cell biology, and plant biology 2002 - 2016
Journals include: Protist, PNAS, Microscopy and Microanalysis, Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, PLoS One, Biconjugate Chemistry, American Journal of Botany, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, etc.
Complete list available upon request. A complete CV with a listing of all of my publications is available at my webpage: kevinjcarpenter.com Selected reprint pdfs are available for download.
