The Gender and Development Studies program , Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) inaugurated two new state-of-the-art classrooms on 17 January 2025 developed under the Transdisciplinary Higher Education for Global Wellbeing THE-GLOW project. The classrooms were formally inaugurated by AIT President, Prof. Pai-Chi Li. Distinguished guests from lead partner university, Thammasat University (Faculty of Public Health), Dr. Li Liang and Prof. Marc G. Van der Putten, were also present. The event included Prof. P. Abdul Salam, Dean of School of Environment Resource and Development (AIT), Mr. Russell Rein, Vice President for Administration (AIT), Mr. Wanchai Sophonsakulrat, Director Facilities and Asset Management (AIT), along with faculty members, staff and students of the Department of Development and Sustainability.
In his address, AIT President Prof. Pai-Chi Li shared his optimism about the initiative, stating, “This smart classroom is a significant new addition to our institution, joining several other innovative learning spaces across AIT. I am confident that this hub of cutting-edge technology will transform learning experiences, foster collaboration, and prepare our students to thrive in the future workforce. Together, we are empowering the next generation to create a meaningful and lasting impact on the world.”
During the tour of the new facilities, GDS faculty Dr. Joyee S. Chatterjee and Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe (AIT PIs), emphasized the classrooms’ student-centered design and features embodying pedagogical principles of active learning and student engagement. They thanked the collective efforts of donors, partner institutions, and AIT faculty, staff, and students over the past one year who helped realize the goal of establishing these collaborative and digitally enhanced learning spaces to foster transdisciplinary learning.
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