Katie Salen is a prominent game designer, educator, and author known for her work in the field of game-based learning. She co-founded the Institute of Play, an organization dedicated to using games to enhance education and promote creative thinking. Salen has also contributed to various projects that explore the intersection of games and learning. In addition to her work with the Institute of Play, Katie Salen has authored several influential books, including Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals, which she co-wrote with Eric Zimmerman. Her research and advocacy focus on how games can be used as tools for engagement and learning in both formal and informal educational settings.