This ASU professor worked with AI before it was cool

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Nancy Cooke, professor of human systems engineering at Arizona State University, has pioneered research in human-AI and human-robot teaming for decades.
Her work in human systems engineering laid the foundation for integrating AI into workplaces and exploring how humans and machines collaborate effectively.
In 2017, Cooke founded CHART (Center for Human, Artificial Intelligence, and Robot Teaming) to advance studies in collaborative human-machine interactions for national security.
As a cognitive psychologist, Cooke focused on understanding how diverse expertise among team members enhances teamwork rather than requiring identical mental models among team members.
Her research highlighted that humans often underestimate AI’s limitations, emphasizing the importance of humans understanding AI capabilities in developing effective systems.
Cooke has advised numerous graduate students who have advanced her research, including those focused on improving aviation safety and human-drone teaming.
As she retires, Cooke’s impact will continue through her former students who are advancing her work at CHART.
Her mentorship has not only advanced academic research but also fostered interdisciplinary collaboration in human systems engineering.

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