Rebecca Jane Passonneau

Rebecca Jane Passonneau is a Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Natural Language Processing and its applications in Science Education. Her research focuses on developing NLP-enabled tools for automated assessment and feedback in science writing.

• Research Interests: Automated assessment, computational linguistics, discourse analysis, educational technology, and AI-human partnerships in science education.
• Grants: Multiple NSF-funded projects (2015–2026) addressing scientific literacy, argumentative essay analysis, and automated feedback systems.
• Publications: Emphasize formative assessment, scientific explanations, and AI-driven educational tools, with recent work on eliminating linguistic bias in NLP systems.
• Projects: Lead PI for initiatives like CAP (2016–2023), EAGER (2018–2021), and CLASSIFIES (2023–2026), targeting scalability in science education.