John Howell is  5th year in Architectural Engineering with a specialization in the lighting/electrical at The Pennsylvania State University. In May 2016, John will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering. After graduation John will be joining the lighting design team in Philadelphia at The Lighting Practice. John has been heavily involved with in the Penn State chapter of Illuminating Engineering Society and the Student Society of Architectural Engineering, holding executive board positions in both groups. 

Following his junior year John got the opportunity to travel to Italy and study abroad with the Pantheon Institute. While there John learned about ancient Roman and medieval architecture, cartography, and city planning. The program also included an in depth studio class that required students to solve a real issue of filling a historic plot of land in the heart of Rome that wasn't serving any purpose. 

After completing his 4th year John gained experience in lighting design while working as an intern at Lewis Lighting Design in Boston Massachusetts. While there John learned a lot about the industry and got hands on experience in almost all aspects of the design process, and was able to participate in client and owner meetings. 

John is very passionate about lighting design and is eager to gain experience and learn as much as he can about the field. He is also very active and enjoys travelling, hiking, and playing sports. John is very interested in photography and drawing and loves improving his skills at both. Movies have always fascinated John and he takes pleasure in watching good movies of any kind.