We’re excited to welcome Colin Sullivan to the CESP team. Drawing on a background in software development, artificial intelligence, and computing education, Colin is helping build innovative tools that make educational research and resources more accessible, actionable, and useful for educators and decision-makers.
By Anna Lasek, Communications Assistant at Rutgers CESP
We are excited to welcome Colin Sullivan as an AI Developer at Rutgers CESP! In this role, Colin has been working as an AI Developer on the Bridge project. His primary responsibility has been building a chatbot for users to use in the Bridge Portal. His focus on building technology solutions that enhance access to educational research, resources, and evidence-based practices by designing and implementing AI-enabled tools that make complex information more, bridging the gap between research and practice.
In his work as an AI developer, Colin has gained new insight into the world of academia, educational policy, and mixed methods. He’s advanced his knowledge on domain specific skills while helping develop the Bridge Portal. His work draws on his background in software development, computing education, and artificial intelligence, with a particular interest in educational applications of AI, information retrieval systems, and the design of tools that support learning, collaboration, and informed decision-making.
Starting this fall, Colin will be pursuing his master’s in computer science. This past May, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Prior to joining CESP, Colin worked extensively in computing education at Rutgers University, supporting large-scale introductory computer science courses through curriculum development and instructional support. He has also contributed to computing education research and published work focused on innovative approaches to teaching and learning in computer science. After he completes his degree, he hopes to continue pursuing computing education research by earning a Ph.D.
Outside of his contributions at CESP, Colin is a musician. He has played piano for 10 years, learned guitar, and the bass. He loves to play live when he gets the chance!
Colin looks forward to expanding his skills in software while also learning more about educational policy and the world of academia. Please join us in giving Colin a warm welcome to the Rutgers CESP team!