Educational Experience

Evaluates the educational background of team members based on the global ranking of their institutions.

Methodology

What We Look For

The Educational Experience signal provides insight into the academic credentials of the team, which can correlate with problem-solving ability and technical depth.

Evaluation Criteria:

• University or college attended by each team member
• Global ranking of the institution
• Field of study (technical fields weighted more for technical projects)

Scoring Approach:

• Use Webometrics Global Rankings to determine institution rank
• Calculate percentile position relative to all 31,718 ranked institutions
• Apply rubric based on top percentage

Research Instructions

Step 1: Find the Institution Ranking

Visit Webometrics Global Rankings and search for the team member's university or college.

Step 2: Calculate the Percentile

Use this formula to determine the top percentage: (Rank × 100) / 31,718

Note: 31,718 is the total number of ranked universities and colleges globally.

Data Sources

Source	URL
Webometrics Ranking of World Universities	webometricsranking.com

Guide

Finding Information

Step 1: Gather Educational Background

For each team member, collect:

• University or college name
• Degree earned (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
• Field of study
• Graduation year (optional)

Step 2: Look Up Institution Ranking

1. Go to webometricsranking.com
2. Search for the institution by name
3. Note the global rank number

Step 3: Calculate Score

Use the formula above to calculate the percentile and assign the score.

Submitting Evidence

When submitting educational information:

1. For each team member:

   • Institution name
   • Link to institution's Webometrics page (if available)
   • LinkedIn profile showing education

2. Verification sources:

   • LinkedIn education section
   • University alumni directory (if public)
   • Professional bio or team page