Eligible to Direct Dissertations
Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky
PhD, University of Kentucky
MSN, University of Kentucky
BSN, Oakland University
Specialties and Expertise
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Marginalized Populations
Sociocultural Needs
Managing Chronic Conditions
Intervention Development / Evaluation
Quality of Life
Self-management
Women’s Health
Symptom Science
Managing Symptoms
Racial, Cultural, Ethnic Diversity
Underserved Populations
Awards and Honors
2021 World Expert in Menopause, Expertscape.com
2020 USA Today Most Influential Indiana Women of the Century
2016, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
2014 Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Outstanding Nurse Scientist
2009 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Biography
Dr. Carpenter is a clinical, translational scientist and one of the world’s leading experts on menopause symptoms. Over the past 20+ years, she (1) created the Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale, which is now available in 20+ languages and is used internationally, (2) conducted clinical trials testing menopause symptom treatments, (3) led and participated in writing hot flash treatment recommendations issued by the North American Menopause Society, and (4) broke new ground in understanding menopause palpitations. She also created an exhibit that uses sculptures, digital visual media, and music to educate people about hot flashes. The exhibit materials have been featured on social media, websites, videos, and other educational programs. She has authored more than 200 publications and received research funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, Department of Defense, Pfizer, and others. Her service includes member of the Board of the North American Menopause Society and member of the editorial boards for Menopause and Midlife Women’s Health.
External Funding
2020-2023. “Characterizing Menopausal Palpitations.” (Carpenter/Tisdale MPI). Indiana CTSI, $75,000.