Wei He
About Wei He
Wei He is a Principal Research Scientist at NWEA, with extensive experience in measurement and scaling research. He has held various roles at NWEA and The College Board, contributing to psychometric research and authoring significant reports on educational assessments.
Current Role at NWEA
Wei He serves as a Principal Research Scientist at NWEA, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on advancing research methodologies and practices within the organization. His expertise in measurement and scaling contributes to the development of educational assessments and tools aimed at improving student learning outcomes.
Previous Positions at NWEA
Wei He has held multiple roles at NWEA prior to his current position. He worked as a Research Specialist from 2010 to 2013, followed by a role as Senior Research Scientist from 2013 to 2014. He then served as Sr. Manager of Psychometric Services from 2014 to 2016 and as Director of Psychometric Research and Services from 2016 to 2018. His experience at NWEA spans various aspects of research and psychometric services.
Education and Expertise
Wei He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in American Culture from Sichuan University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He further advanced his education at Michigan State University, obtaining a Ph.D. in Measurement and Quantitative Methods from 2003 to 2010. His academic background supports his expertise in research methodologies and psychometrics.
Research Contributions
Wei He has authored significant research reports focused on achievement and growth norms for MAP Growth tests, as well as English MAP Reading Fluency Foundational Skills. His contributions enhance the understanding of educational assessments and inform practices in measurement and scaling.
Previous Experience
Before joining NWEA, Wei He worked as a Research Fellow at The College Board from 2008 to 2009. He also gained experience as an ETS Summer Intern at Educational Testing Service in 2008. These roles provided him with foundational experience in educational research and assessment.