Assistant Research Professor
Institute of Cognitive Science • D'Mello Lab • NSF National AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSat)
Mon-Lin Monica Ko is an Assistant Research Professor at ICS. Her work focuses on promoting and studying classroom interactions that support students' engagement in disciplinary practices. At ICS, Ko works on the NSF iSAT project and investigates how inclusive co-design processes can empower teachers and students with diverse identities to better understand how AI learning technologies can be used for good in their schools and communities. In addition to her role on iSAT, Ko is also currently a Research Assistant Professor at the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Illinois Chicago.
As a Senior Investigator, co-PI and PI on several projects, Ko facilitates collaborative research activities on interdisciplinary teams that involve experts in the fields of learning sciences, science education, educational assessment, and disciplinary literacy. She also has extensive experience in designing and facilitating professional learning for teachers. Monica's work is informed by her prior experience as a high school biology teacher. In her free time, she loves enjoying time outdoors with family and friends.