Meet the newest member of the team. Join us in celebrating Gavin Fulmer as DataKind’s Senior Manager, Research!
Gavin brings over 20 years of experience in educational research, assessment, and evaluation methods. Before joining DataKind, he was a professor with the University of Iowa and Singapore’s National Institute of Education, program director for the National Science Foundation, and learning scientist with HMH and Westat.
In his new role, Gavin is a member of DataKind’s growing education portfolio, focusing primarily on post-secondary education outcomes. DataKind has developed data science and AI tools to support efforts to increase access to resources for students, and thereby, increase graduation rates, using data-driven insights.
Gavin will make a major impact on our education research and implementation strategy, and help us deliver on our next decade of data science solutions. We’re thrilled to have him with us! Learn more about Gavin below.
What were you up to before DataKind?
Most recently, I was a staff learning scientist with HMH, an international learning technologies and publishing company. Before that, I was a program director for the National Science Foundation’s Division of Research on Learning and a professor with the University of Iowa and the National Institute of Education Singapore. My main area of work is in applied assessment and evaluation, particularly in STEM education.
Why are you excited to join DataKind?
DataKind’s data science and AI for good mission really motivates me. I’m excited about how we work collaboratively with partners to increase access to knowledge and help achieve social impact. The team has also been amazing—so much capability and a commitment to ethical uses of AI and machine learning in data analytics.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy traveling. I love to learn about other people, places, and foods. When I’m at home, I usually spend time in my neighborhood with family and friends.
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