Bryan Christ

Bryan Christ is a doctoral student at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science focusing on developing and advancing methodology for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to education, particularly testing and assessment. As a former teacher and educational nonprofit leader with a social science background, Christ took a nontraditional path to data science, but one that gives him a deep understanding of how data science can be appropriately, ethically and effectively applied to support the education system.

Christ is motivated to provide all students with the customized educational opportunities and supports they need to reach their full academic potential and thrive.

M.P.P., University of Virginia, 2020
B.S.Ed., University of Virginia, 2019
 

• Methodology for using large language models (LLMs) and AI more broadly for educational impact
• LLM training methodology and data generation
• Using machine learning to explore and predict the impact of previous educational experiences on current life outcomes for adults with a disability
• Using LLMs and community-based participatory research to develop psychologically valid scales
• Conducting statistical analyses to validate the use of educational/psychological tests with diverse populations