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Sara Carpenter is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, specializing in Educational Policy Studies. With a doctoral degree in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto and a master's degree in Community Education from the University of Minnesota, she brings extensive teaching experience and a commitment to critical education. Her research interests span Marxist Feminist theories, social reproduction, the politics of the not-for-profit sector, and issues concerning young adults amid precarity and social crisis. Carpenter is actively involved in multiple research projects including the Edmonton Literacy Coalition, which focuses on justice-based foundational adult education, and initiatives aimed at understanding university access for adult and non-traditional learners. She teaches various courses in Adult and Community Education, emphasizing transformative learning pedagogies and sociological approaches to public schooling. Her work motivates students to engage in meaningful projects that address critical theoretical orientations and migration justice, fostering a collaborative learning environment that connects theoretical knowledge with practical application in educational settings.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management