Ann Oaks

Mailing address:

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Geneva, New York 14456

Email:

oaks@hws.edu

PROFESSOR Ann Oaks received an M.A. (1977) in mathematics and a Ph.D. (1987) in mathematics education at the University of Rochester. Her interests center on gender issues and conception as factors which influence mathematical behavior. In 1979, she started teaching at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. During her time here, she designed three courses which focus on the process of mathematical reasoning -- Discovering in Mathematics, a writing course for non-majors designed to emphasize mathematics as a creative endeavor; First Steps into Advanced Mathematics, which engages potential majors in the creative process of developing mathematical conjectures and proofs; and the Seminar for Mathematics Teachers, an upper-level course focused on the process of mathematical problem solving. Oaks has published articles on gender, mentoring, and conception of mathematics.

Professor Oaks retired from the department in June 2003. However, she will likely continue to teach an occasional course from time to time.