Adam Sales

Adam Sales is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with affiliations in Learning Sciences & Technologies and Data Science. He holds a BS in Physics and Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in Statistics from the University of Michigan.

His research focuses on causal inference using large administrative datasets, integrating machine learning with design-based analysis of randomized trials and observational studies. Key methodological interests include principal stratification, mediation analysis, and regression discontinuity designs applied to educational and social science problems.

Recent work involves analyzing log data from intelligent tutoring systems, refining regression discontinuity approaches, and applying high-dimensional covariates to improve matching estimators. He emphasizes statistical rigor in empirical research and collaborates across disciplines to strengthen educational data analysis.

Articles highlight applications in education technology, health-risk behaviors, and policy evaluation, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with learning sciences, data science, and social sciences.