Mary Beisiegel
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Mary Beisiegel
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| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Thesis | Being (Almost) a Mathematician: Teacher Identity Formation in Post-Secondary Mathematics (2009) |
Mary D. Beisiegel is a smart professor who teaches Mathematics at Oregon State University. She is known for being a Whiteley Faculty Scholar, which means she's really good at teaching. Her special area of study is how people learn math, which is called mathematics education.
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Becoming a Math Expert
Mary's Journey in Education
Mary Beisiegel earned her PhD in Mathematics in 2009. She studied at the University of Alberta, a well-known university. A PhD is the highest degree you can get in a subject.
Her Big Research Project
For her PhD, Mary wrote a very important paper. It was called Being (Almost) a Mathematician: Teacher Identity Formation in Post-Secondary Mathematics. This paper looked at how teachers learn to see themselves as mathematicians. Her professors, Elaine Simmt, David Pimm, and Terrance Ronald Carson, helped her with this project.
Recognized for Excellence
Winning a Special Award
Mary Beisiegel received a big honor in 2017. She won the Henry L. Alder Award from the Mathematical Association of America. This award is given to young math faculty members who are excellent teachers. It shows that she is a fantastic educator.
