| Born | (1937-08-07)August 7, 1937 United States |
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| Died | April 20, 2026(2026-04-20) (aged 88) |
| Education | University of Michigan (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) |
| Occupations | Cognitive scientist, Professor Emeritus of Learning Sciences |
| Employer | Northwestern University |
| Known for | Research on semantic memory, artificial intelligence, intelligent tutoring systems, cognitive apprenticeship |
| Notable work | SCHOLAR CAI, WHY intelligent tutoring system |
| Title | Professor Emeritus of Learning Sciences |
| Awards | John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1974), Sloan Fellowship |
Allan M. Collins (August 7, 1936 – April 20, 2026) was an American cognitive scientist, Professor Emeritus of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy. His research is recognized as having broad impact on the fields of , , and education.