Monica Linden

Monica Linden is a Teaching Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University, specializing in equity-minded pedagogy and neuroscience education innovation. She holds a PhD and BS in Neuroscience from MIT. Her work focuses on curriculum development, DEI initiatives in STEM education, and fostering inclusive learning environments. She has received over 30 teaching and mentorship awards including the 2022 Barrett Hazeltine Citation and 2019 Carol Ann Paul Educator Award.

Her research emphasizes Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), with notable contributions to diversity rubrics for academic departments and anti-racist pedagogy frameworks. She teaches undergraduate courses in Neural Systems, Neurobiology of Learning, and specialized topics like the Amygdala's role in emotion. Current initiatives include 'ungrading' approaches and transparent assignment design through TILT frameworks.

• Key Affiliations: Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN), Society for Neuroscience (SfN), PULSE Life Sciences Education Network
• Leadership Roles: FUN Diversity Committee Co-Chair (2021-22), ERIN Educational Resources Editor (2011-14)