Barbara Oakley Books

Barbara Oakley

Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., is an educator, engineer, researcher, and bestselling author known for making the science of learning practical and accessible. A professor of engineering at Oakland University, she has drawn on neuroscience and cognitive psychology to explore how people learn difficult subjects, overcome mental roadblocks, and develop more effective approaches to studying and problem-solving. Oakley is the author of *A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)* and co-author of *Learning How to Learn*. She is also widely known for co-creating the popular online course *Learning How to Learn*, which introduces learners ... Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., is an educator, engineer, researcher, and bestselling author known for making the science of learning practical and accessible. A professor of engineering at Oakland University, she has drawn on neuroscience and cognitive psychology to explore how people learn difficult subjects, overcome mental roadblocks, and develop more effective approaches to studying and problem-solving. Oakley is the author of *A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)* and co-author of *Learning How to Learn*. She is also widely known for co-creating the popular online course *Learning How to Learn*, which introduces learners to research-informed strategies for tackling challenging material. For readers who have ever thought, “I’m just not good at this,” Oakley offers a different perspective. Her work challenges the idea that learning ability is fixed and gives students, professionals, and lifelong learners practical ways to approach difficult subjects. Rather than simply telling readers to study harder, she helps them understand how their brains learn—so they can learn smarter, build confidence, and become more comfortable with being a beginner. See more