Pacific Metrics Names Sue Lottridge as Technical Director of Machine Scoring
MONTEREY, CALIF., August 2, 2011—Pacific Metrics Corporation, a leading provider of online assessment solutions, has named Sue Lottridge, Ph.D. as the new Technical Director of Machine Scoring. Previously a Senior Psychometrician with Pacific Metrics, Lottridge will direct the advancements of Pacific Metrics’ automated scoring technology which uses artificial intelligence to automate the scoring of constructed-response test questions.
Lottridge is a highly regarded professional in the field of psychometrics, with numerous published articles and technical reports. In 2008, 2009, and 2010, she was selected to present at the Council of Chief State School Officers’ National Conference on Student Assessment. In her new position, Lottridge will conceptualize and lead research on the performance of the automated scoring technology (the scoring “engine”), publish white papers on her work, and present her findings at professional conferences. In addition, she will manage operational scoring, as well as, monitoring and reporting activities for various programs.
“Sue is an accomplished innovator in her field, and we are fortunate that she will be leading us into the future of machine scoring,” said Howard C. Mitzel, Ph.D., President and CEO of Pacific Metrics.
Since joining Pacific Metrics in 2006, Lottridge has been conducting psychometric and statistical analyses, and developing and refining the Pacific Metrics’ automated scoring engine. Previously, she was a Graduate Assistant and intern at the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University. In addition, she was an Associate Researcher at the Center for Learning Through Evaluation, Adaptation, and Dissemination. Lottridge holds a Ph.D. in Assessment and Measurement from James Madison University and M.A. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
“I am delighted to be given opportunity to lead the machine scoring team at Pacific Metrics,” said Lottridge. “It is a very exciting time for machine scoring, and I anticipate we will continue to produce innovative products for use in the K–12 assessment industry and beyond.”
About Pacific Metrics
Pacific Metrics Corporation creates lasting improvements to the assessment and learning environment through the thoughtful use of technology. Headquartered in Monterey, California, Pacific Metrics provides specialized psychometric software and sophisticated online systems to state departments of education and to organizations that develop, administer, and score large-scale assessments. The company has achieved recognition for its technical work and for being a leading force in the development of innovative, customized, web-based systems. For more information, visit www.pacificmetrics.com.
