Bryan Nelson

Bryan Nelson is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He has been serving as College in High School Liaison since March 2019, following his role as Assistant Liaison from 2015–2019. He also advises the Sports Analysis Club since 2020. His teaching spans courses like Basic Applied Statistics, Applied Regression, and Sports Analytics.

• Education:
  • Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, Duquesne University (2019)
  • M.A. in Applied Statistics, University of Pittsburgh (2014)
  • M.S. in Computational Mathematics, Duquesne University (2012)
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Duquesne University (2010)

Nelson’s research focuses on educational technology, mathematics education, and statistical pedagogy. His doctoral work analyzed formative assessment techniques in statistics education, while earlier studies explored cross-cultural teacher effectiveness and the impact of technology on student learning. His earlier computational work includes improving optimization algorithms in inverse problems and sports analytics modeling.

Publications reflect his interdisciplinary interests, spanning educational research and applied mathematics. Teaching and service activities involve curriculum development, high school outreach, and statistical consulting through Pitt’s Statistics Computing Lab.