
Don Carpenetti
After spending a few years in industry and research working on synthesising homogeneous polymerisation catalysts, and on oxygen-storage materials and other components of catalytic convertors for spark-ignition vehicles, I decided that the classroom was the right place for me. I am currently a chemistry instructor at Craven Community College in New Bern, North Carolina, US. The community college setting allows me to teach small classes and interact with students across multiple courses. In addition to teaching I am also a textbook author and educational consultant.

PodcastSticky: The Secret Science of Surfaces by Laurie Winkless – Book club
Delving into the mysterious science of surfaces
PodcastNever Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science by Luke O’Neill – Book club
Serious punk rock science
ReviewNever Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science: A Scientist’s Guide to the Biggest Challenges Facing our Species Today
Your punk rock guide to science
ReviewGiving the Devil his Due: Reflections of a Scientific Humanist
‘The counter to bad ideas is good ideas. The rebuttal to pseudoscience is better science.’
PodcastUnited We Are Unstoppable: 60 Inspiring Young People Saving Our World – Book club
60 young climate activitsts from 41 countries tell their stories of fighting for a sustainable future