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Barbara Oakley

Professor of Engineering at Oakland University; Author of "Learning How To Learn"

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Barbara Oakley Biography

Barbara Ann Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. She is involved in multiple areas of research, ranging from STEM education to engineering education, to learning practices.

Oakley co-created and taught "Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects," the world's most popular online course on Coursera. She also wrote a book, "A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)." This is a standalone book, though it companions the ideas presented in the MOOC. Oakley has LAO been featured in the Wall Street Journal with an op-ed article entitled "How We Should Be Teaching Math."

Oakley began her career in the Army and studied at the University of Washington, where she completed a B.A. in Slavic Languages and Literature. After her duties ended in the armed forces, Oakley She chose to study engineering, in order to better understand the communications equipment she had been working with in the Army.

Oakley completed a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington in 1986. While she was studying for the degree, Oakley worked as a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers in the Bering Sea. She also wrote a book about her experiences during this time, entitled "Hair of the Dog: Tales from Aboard a Russian Trawler."

Oakley became a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in 1998, after graduating with a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering. She continues to be a part of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Oakland.

Professor Oakley participates in several areas of research. These include STEM education, engineering education, general learning, online learning, MOOCs and their effects, and studies of empathy and altruism.

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Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything

Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything

Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn

Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn

Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens

Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

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  • What are the speaker fees for Barbara Oakley

    Speaking fees for Barbara Oakley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Barbara Oakley are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barbara Oakley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Barbara Oakley speak about?

    Barbara Oakley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Education, Influential Women, Military, Professors, Science and Technology, STEM, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Barbara Oakley travel from?

    Barbara Oakley generally travels from Rochester, MI, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Barbara Oakley’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Barbara Oakley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barbara Oakley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barbara Oakley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Professor of Engineering at Oakland University; Author of "Learning How To Learn"

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Barbara Oakley Biography

Barbara Ann Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. She is involved in multiple areas of research, ranging from STEM education to engineering education, to learning practices.

Oakley co-created and taught "Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects," the world's most popular online course on Coursera. She also wrote a book, "A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)." This is a standalone book, though it companions the ideas presented in the MOOC. Oakley has LAO been featured in the Wall Street Journal with an op-ed article entitled "How We Should Be Teaching Math."

Oakley began her career in the Army and studied at the University of Washington, where she completed a B.A. in Slavic Languages and Literature. After her duties ended in the armed forces, Oakley She chose to study engineering, in order to better understand the communications equipment she had been working with in the Army.

Oakley completed a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington in 1986. While she was studying for the degree, Oakley worked as a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers in the Bering Sea. She also wrote a book about her experiences during this time, entitled "Hair of the Dog: Tales from Aboard a Russian Trawler."

Oakley became a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in 1998, after graduating with a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering. She continues to be a part of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Oakland.

Professor Oakley participates in several areas of research. These include STEM education, engineering education, general learning, online learning, MOOCs and their effects, and studies of empathy and altruism.

Barbara Oakley Videos

  • Highlights: Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn
    Here's a mashup of great moments from the Talks at Google event with Professor of Engineering Barbara Oakley, as she discusses her book "A Mind for...
  • Barbara Oakley - How Neuroscience Is Changing What We Know about Learning
    How can neuroscience help to learn better and improve teaching practices? Barbara Oakley’s keynote will provide practical insights, using...
  • Khan Academy Live! In Khanversation with Barbara Oakley
    Join Sal Khan as he welcomes author and professor Barbara Oakley to the Khan Academy offices to discuss education and mastery learning.

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FAQs on booking Barbara Oakley

  • How do I book Barbara Oakley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barbara Oakley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barbara Oakley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barbara Oakley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Barbara Oakley

    Speaking fees for Barbara Oakley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Barbara Oakley are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barbara Oakley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Barbara Oakley speak about?

    Barbara Oakley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Education, Influential Women, Military, Professors, Science and Technology, STEM, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Barbara Oakley travel from?

    Barbara Oakley generally travels from Rochester, MI, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Barbara Oakley’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Barbara Oakley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barbara Oakley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barbara Oakley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Barbara Oakley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Barbara Oakley for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Barbara Oakley generally travels from Rochester, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Olympia LePoint, Katie King, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, Linda Darling-Hammond and Ayo Sokale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barbara Oakley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Barbara Oakley Speaker Videos

  • Highlights: Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn
    Here's a mashup of great moments from the Talks at Google event with Professor of Engineering Barbara Oakley, as she discusses her book "A Mind for Numbers". Dr. Oakley offers the tools you need to...
    Barbara Oakley - How Neuroscience Is Changing What We Know about Learning
    How can neuroscience help to learn better and improve teaching practices? Barbara Oakley’s keynote will provide practical insights, using recent light microscopy imagery and neural...
  • Khan Academy Live! In Khanversation with Barbara Oakley
    Join Sal Khan as he welcomes author and professor Barbara Oakley to the Khan Academy offices to discuss education and mastery learning.
    Learning How To Learn - Interview with Barbara Oakley
    Dr. Barbara Oakley visited McMaster University in October 2016 to deliver her keynote lecture 'Learning How To Learn' at the Learning Technologies Symposium 2016.
  • Learning How to Learn | Barbara Oakley | Talks at Google
    Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of math competency, A Mind for Numbers offers...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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