Associate Professor, Institute of Cognitive Science and Dept. of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- Executive Director at Digital Learning Sciences
- Researcher at National Science Digital Library
- Associate Professor at University of Colorado at Boulder
- Associate Professor at Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Past
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- Executive Director, Digital Learning Sciences at Denver Public Schools
- Lecturer at The Open University
- Graduate Research Assistant at Center for LifeLong Learning and Design
- Member Technical Staff at Hewlett-Packard
- Education
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- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Connections
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- Industry
- Research
- Websites
Tammy Sumner’s Summary
Our research examines how cognitive tools, computational algorithms, and interactive media can improve learning outcomes and learner engagement. We specialize in developing and evaluating software tools, powered by natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, to support scalable personalized learning and differentiated instruction using open educational resources. We also develop tools and services to support the management and maintenance of open educational resource repositories and algorithms for automatically assessing the quality of digital educational resources.
Our research and development team combines expertise in computer science, cognitive science, science education, user-centered design and evaluation, digital content management, and machine learning/natural language processing. We engage in sponsored research and provide professional services to the science and education communities.
Tammy Sumner’s Specialties:
Some Prior Projects
--- Digital Library for Earth System Education: www.dlese.org
--- NSDL Science Literacy Maps: strandmaps.nsdl.org
Tammy Sumner’s Experience
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Executive Director
Digital Learning Sciences
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; E-Learning industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years )
A joint Research and Development Center between the University of Colorado and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
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Researcher
National Science Digital Library
(Research industry)
2001 — Present (8 years )
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Associate Professor
University of Colorado at Boulder
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1999 — Present (11 years )
Joint appointment with the Institute of Cognitive Science and Department of Computer Science, Boulder, Colorado
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Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
(Research industry)
1999 — Present (10 years )
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Executive Director, Digital Learning Sciences
Denver Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2007 — 2009 (2 years )
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Lecturer
The Open University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
February 1996 — November 1998 (2 years 10 months)
Lecturer, Permanent Post, Knowledge Media Institute
The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK -
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for LifeLong Learning and Design
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1990 — December 1995 (5 years 5 months)
Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
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Member Technical Staff
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1984 — December 1989 (6 years )
Santa Clara Information Systems Division
Hewlett-Packard, Santa Clara, CA
Tammy Sumner’s Education
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University of Colorado at Boulder
PhD , Computer Science , 1992 — 1995
Thesis Title: Designers and Their Tools: Computer Support for Domain Construction
Advisor: Professor Gerhard Fischer -
University of Colorado at Boulder
MS , Computer Science , 1990 — 1992
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University of California, Santa Cruz
BA , Computer Science , 1983 — 1985
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University of California, Santa Cruz
BS , Earth Science , 1977 — 1982
College Honors
Additional Information
Tammy Sumner’s Websites:
Tammy Sumner’s Interests:
Keywords: e-Learning, Science Education, Digital Libraries, Differentiated Instruction, Personalized Learning, User-Centered Design, Analytics
Tammy Sumner’s Groups:
Program Committee, ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries
Program Chair, ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries 2005
Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Digital Libraries
Member, Association for Computing Machinery
Co-Founding Editor, The Journal of Interactive Media in Education
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Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz
Tammy Sumner’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
