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B. Stephen Carpenter II is the Michael J. Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture and a Professor of Art Education and African American Studies at Penn State University. He has a vast professional background which includes being the chief executive artist of Reservoir Studio and founding co-director of the Summer Institute for Contemporary Art (SICA). Carpenter focuses on professional development for preK-12 art teachers and is a founding co-director of SoVA Studio Sustainability Social Action. His research in art education encompasses curriculum theory, public pedagogy, and participatory art practices. He has contributed extensively to academic literature, serving as a co-editor for several significant publications, including works focused on race and arts education. Between 2017-2019, he was the senior editor of Studies in Art Education and has previously held editing positions in prestigious journals. He is recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association and has participated in various artist-in-residence programs, including at MIT. Carpenter teaches a variety of courses related to art education and visual culture, including topics on curriculum development and assessment in the field.
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