 Hello, I'm Carl Heidemann, one of the LIDAR science instructors in the Penn State Online Geography Program. Interestingly, my first career was as a stage lighting designer. I believe that my affinity for three-dimensional modeling in that environment ultimately led to 3D modeling with LIDAR. My LIDAR career began about 20 years ago, while the technology was still in its formative stages. Initially, I focused on product development, process automation, later shifting into writing standards and specifications for both the ASPRS and the USGS. I now focus primarily on teaching. LIDAR has always been fascinating to me with a wealth of information still undiscovered within the point clouds. I hope that I can instill my students with a similar passion for LIDAR and a desire to continue exploring this ever-developing technology. Hello, I'm Carl Heidemann, one of the LIDAR science instructors in the Penn State Online Geography Program. Interestingly, my first career was as a stage lighting designer. I believe that my affinity for three-dimensional modeling in that environment ultimately led to 3D modeling with LIDAR. My LIDAR career began about 20 years ago, while the technology was still in its formative stages. Hello, I'm Carl Heidemann, one of the LIDAR science instructors in the Penn State Online Geography Program. Interestingly, my first career was as a stage lighting designer. I believe that my affinity for three-dimensional modeling in that environment ultimately led to 3D modeling with LIDAR. My LIDAR career began about 20 years ago, while the technology was still in its formative stages.