# Jake Thompson

- **Website:** <https://wjakethompson.com>
- **Primary alias:** `wjakethompson.com`

## Description

Jake Thompson is a leading expert in educational psychology and psychometrics, currently serving as the Assistant Director at Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) within the Achievement and Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas. With a PhD in Educational Psychology, he specializes in the assessment of students with significant cognitive disabilities through the Dynamic Learning Maps® alternate assessments across 22 states. His innovative work extends to projects like Innovations in Science Map and Pathways for Instructionally Embedded Assessment (PIE), where he focuses on applying diagnostic psychometric models to enhance instructional decision-making.

An enthusiastic researcher, Jake has contributed to the field through the development of R packages such as measr and taylor, along with leading workshops on statistical modeling and data science. His expertise includes Bayesian modeling and data visualization, making him a valuable resource for educators and researchers alike. Through his efforts, Jake aims to make assessment tools more accessible and effective for diverse learning needs.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Universities and Colleges _(under Science and Education)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🧪 Business Training _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/wjakethompson)
- [github](https://github.com/wjakethompson)

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| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| Calypso | #39798f | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #272727 | dark |
| Marigold Yellow | #fcd87a | light |

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- Oxygen — asset _(google)_
- var(--bs-body-font-family) — asset _(custom)_

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