CTL Faculty Fellows on Generative AI

JUSTIN CARY

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Senior Lecturer

Department: Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

Email: jcary1@charlotte.edu

“Developing interdisciplinary, AI-collaboration skills may be a new area of emerging expertise.  These tangible skills of critical collaboration, ideation, process, curation, prompting, AI Literacy, and more could very well become the most sought after and marketable skills in the age of AI.  AI needs expert human collaborators with exceptional skills in critical thinking, communicating, writing, and researching.  Collaborating with AI, in the most ethical and responsible ways possible, and working with students and colleagues on how best to empower our teaching and learning with AI is a truly exciting space to grow.”

SABRI GöKMEN

College of Arts and Architecture

Assistant Professor

Department: Architecture

“The integration of AI into computational workflows is transforming art, design, and architecture, making it essential to critically assess its role in training the next generation of architects and designers. As AI becomes a powerful tool for exploration and ideation, fostering computational thinking must go hand in hand with questioning its impact on creativity, ethics, and design methodologies. By embedding AI into design education, we can empower students to engage critically, leveraging AI as both a collaborator and a subject of inquiry in shaping the future of creative practice.”

JESSI MORTON

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Lecturer

Department: Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

“Generative AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a collaborator. Training students to work with AI ethically and effectively is a pressing challenge, but also a rare opportunity. Right now, we have the power to shape AI’s role not just in education, but across society. Future-focused, interdisciplinary partnerships—between humans, AI, and even environmental intelligences—must be a priority for educators and policymakers in the age of artificial intelligence.“

AYMAN HAJJA

College of Computing and Informatics

Teaching Associate Professor

Department: Computer Science

MATTHEW METZGAR

College of Business

Clinical Professor

Department: Economics

“The integration of artificial intelligence into business education is reshaping how future leaders analyze market trends, optimize decision-making, and harness data-driven strategies in real-time. This evolution can enrich the learning experience, but it also challenges traditional curricula.  Business schools have the opportunity to cultivate a new generation of professionals adept at utilizing AI in the world of work.”

TONYA ANDERSON

College of Health and Human Services

Advanced Clinical Nursing Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: School of Nursing

“AI is reshaping higher education and nursing by streamlining learning, enhancing critical thinking, and equipping healthcare professionals with advanced tools to improve patient outcomes. Through adaptive learning platforms, AI personalizes education, helping nursing students grasp complex concepts more effectively. In clinical settings, AI-driven decision support tools aid nurses in making faster, evidence-based assessments, ultimately improving patient care.”

AMIR GHASEMI

College of Engineering

Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

“The future of engineering education lies in adaptability. By integrating intelligent learning systems that evolve with student needs, we can enhance comprehension and tackle the critical issue of retention. Innovation in pedagogy is not just about technology; it’s about empowering every learner to succeed.”

BETH OYARZUN

College of Education

Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director of LDT M.Ed. and Grad Certs

Department: Educational Leadership, Learning Design and Technology

“Gen AI is the most disruptive educational technology released since the internet and it presents both opportunities and challenges for faculty and students.  Adapting teaching and learning practices, particularly assessment methods, is essential to prepare students for the jobs of the future. We need to remind ourselves that technology, including GenAI, is a tool that can be used in collaboration with faculty and students  to be most effective. Tools cannot replace the human mind.”

JACOB HORGER

College of Science

Teaching Associate Professor

Department: Chemistry