Summary
Professor Rafe Steinhauer introduced activities he uses to prompt metacognitive awareness and collective ideation for practical and ethical GenAI. Attendees explored both how GenAI can benefit and threaten transformative learning opportunities through two design thinking methods: Journey Maps and Janusian Thinking. This Forging Fridays session also included the latest science on transformative learning and a collective discussion about ways to leverage design mindsets to enhance learning in the era of AI.
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Presenter
Professor Steinhauer is an education-focused designer whose work explores how design methods, particularly design thinking and human-centered design, can transform learning environments. His research examines how these approaches can improve curriculum and instruction and drive meaningful change at the school and system levels. He holds a BSE in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University and dual MBA/MEd degrees in Innovation in Education Reform from the University of Virginia. Professor Steinhauer鈥檚 contributions to teaching and educational innovation have been recognized through numerous honors, including Dartmouth鈥檚 Apgar Award for Innovation in Teaching (2025) and Princeton鈥檚 Commendation for Outstanding Teaching (2018). He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Future of Design in Higher Education. His recent publications, including Emotional Intelligence in Design Education (2020) and Centering Mindfulness in Design Education (2019), reflect his commitment to integrating reflective practice, empathy, and design-driven problem solving into higher education.