Barbara Oakley
Keynote Speaker: Professor of Engineering at Oakland University; Author of "Learning How To Learn"
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Barbara Oakley Biography
Barbara Oakley, PhD, PE is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior.
Dr. Oakley’s research has been described as “revolutionary” in the Wall Street Journal and she has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Dr. Oakley has won numerous national teaching awards, including the American Society of Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in engineering education. Together with Terrence Sejnowski, the Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute, she co-teaches Coursera – UC San Diego’s “Learning How to Learn,” one of the world’s most popular massive open online course. Her books include "Uncommon Sense Teaching," "A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)," "Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential"; and "Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens".
She rose from the ranks of Private to Captain in the U.S. Army, during which time she was recognized as a Distinguished Military Scholar. She also worked as a communications expert at the South Pole Station in Antarctica, and has served as a Russian translator on board Soviet trawlers on the Bering Sea. Dr. Oakley is winner of the McGraw Prize--the colloquial "Nobel Prize for Education," and an elected Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
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Barbara Oakley Videos
Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
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
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)
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Barbara Oakley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Mathematics, Authors, Military, Education, STEM, Influential Women, Women, Science, Workshop and Women in Tech.
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Barbara Oakley generally travels from Rochester, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Barbara Oakley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Mathematics and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barbara Oakley for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. 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 Ayo Sokale, Katie King and Chanelle R. Walker, M. Ed.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barbara Oakley for an upcoming event.
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Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
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
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)
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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 Schedule 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. -
How much does it cost to book Barbara Oakley for a speaking engagement?
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 Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barbara Oakley, click the Check Schedule 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 who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Mathematics, Authors, Military, Education, STEM, Influential Women, Women, Science, Workshop and Women in Tech. -
Where does Barbara Oakley travel from?
Barbara Oakley generally travels from Rochester, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Barbara Oakley?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured 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 Schedule 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 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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