PANEL DISCUSSION
Elizabeth Ogunsanya, School of Architecture and Planning, Morgan State University | Abimbola Asojo, School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University | Tanya Shanklin, School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University
Virtual
Thursday, April 8, 2027
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Credits TBA
Introductory
Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are shifting the landscape of work in design fields, including lighting design. How can academia enable students to build the AI skills needed to contribute to sustainable lighting design in an evolving environment? The researchers intentionally embedded AI tools and technologies to support academic success and workforce readiness for students in built-environment fields at Morgan State University. This case study creates a foundation for educators to develop and provide students with advanced AI skills in designing lighting, both artificial and daylighting, three-dimensionally, using computational techniques in lighting quantification, and computer visualization techniques.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Anderson’s ACT-R theory, the theoretical framework that enables instructors to design curricula that incorporate AI effectively.
- Compare the application of AI tools and processes in various stages of student learning in the context of an advanced lighting course.
- Be able to evaluate AI tools for appropriateness in advanced lighting pedagogical practices and determine which stages of student learning they can support.
- Be able to devise a successful plan for embedding appropriate AI tools within an advanced lighting course and other design curricula.
Speakers
Elizabeth Ogunsanya
PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant
School of Architecture and Planning, Morgan State University
Elizabeth Ogunsanya is an urban planner, computational designer, and doctoral student at Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P). Her research centers around pre-colonial African architecture and urbanism, climate resilience, community-centered design, and decolonial theory and praxis.
Abimbola Asojo
Dean and Professor
School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University
Dr. Abimbola Asojo joined Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) as Dean and Professor in August 2023. Prior to joining SA+P, Distinguished Global Professor and McKnight Presidential Professor Dr. Abimbola Asojo was the Associate Dean for Faculty at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a Professor of Interior Design at the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. Her leadership and contributions in the classroom and the community for over 29 years have been impactful both globally and locally. She has engaged her students in over forty community-based service-learning projects that tackle both local and global societal challenges. Dr. Asojo’s scholarly agenda focuses on cross-cultural design, architectural lighting design, African architecture, computing and design, global issues, sustainable design and K-12 spaces. She is a licensed architect and holds a National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). She is a LEED Accredited Professional. Dr. Asojo developed and has led the Diversity and Design programs which exposes K-12 students to architecture and design careers since 2013.
Tanya Shanklin
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University
Tanya Shanklin, is an interior designer and educator with a project management background and over three decades of experience working across government, corporate, and institutional sectors. Shanklin’s research focuses on design pedagogy, workplace design, underrepresentation of African American architects and interior designers in design practices, environmental design, and sustainable practices. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning.