Alexander Christensen

Alexander Christensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. His work bridges psychology and data science, with a focus on understanding individual differences and student success through computational linguistics. He teaches courses such as Behavioral Data Science and Advanced Statistics and Data Science Fundamentals at the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2020)
• B.S. in Psychology, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania

Christensen's research integrates data science methodologies with psychological theory to explore how people develop and differ in educational contexts. His focus on behavioral data science enables innovative approaches to measuring and supporting student engagement and success.

While no specific publications are listed in the provided text, his academic profile suggests a strong orientation toward computational methods in psychology and education, particularly using linguistic data to model behavioral patterns.

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Christensen advises students in psychology and data science, though specific advisees are not named. He is affiliated with both the Department of Psychology and Human Development and the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration. No grants or funding sources are mentioned in the provided content.

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