Monica Robbins
Dr. Monica Robbins is a behavioral scientist, AI educator, and research leader whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, human–technology collaboration, and mission-driven analytics in federal and national security environments.
She has directed complex research portfolios in artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing, and analytic tradecraft, including leading multi-institutional teams in the federal sector. She teaches in the Applied Intelligence and AI Management programs at Georgetown University School for Continuing Studies.
Dr. Robbins holds a PhD in media psychology and has built a career advancing applied behavioral science in high‑stakes, data‑rich environments. Her work emphasizes psychologically informed analytic methods, AI‑enabled research workflows, and the design of learning experiences that strengthen critical thinking, sensemaking, and decision quality under uncertainty.
In prior roles, Dr. Robbins directed five competing teams of academic researchers, industry partners, and a National Laboratory on large‑scale research programs, integrating behavioral science, advanced analytics, and human‑machine teaming. Their expertise spans scientific and technical strategic planning, research portfolio governance, talent pipeline development, and institutional capability building for organizations seeking to modernize analytic tradecraft with emerging technologies.
In the classroom, Dr. Robbins teaches on topics such as advanced analytical techniques for intelligence analysts, human‑AI collaboration, cognitive bias and structured analytic techniques, research design and evaluation, and the psychology of misinformation and influence. She also develops and delivers courses on AI literacy for decision‑makers, analytics modernization, and evidence‑based instructional design. Her teaching philosophy centers on helping practitioners translate behavioral science and AI concepts into practical tools, using case‑based learning, analytic games, and simulation exercises to build durable skills for real‑world missions.
Dr. Robbins remains active in the scholarly and professional communities through academic book reviews, invited talks, and cross‑sector collaborations that bridge behavioral science, intelligence, and emerging technologies. Their current interests include designing AI‑assisted analytic workflows that respect human cognitive constraints, building resilient analytic teams and institutions, and developing educational interventions that improve critical thinking in the era of ubiquitous data and generative AI.