Ann O'Shea

Professor Ann O'Shea, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Maynooth University, is a leading expert in Mathematics Education. Her career spans both theoretical research in Several Complex Variables and transformative work in educational practices.

• PhD from University of Notre Dame (1991)
• Faculty of Science & Engineering, Maynooth University
• Focus on curriculum development and technology integration

Research Interests:

• Task design for advanced mathematical thinking
• Technology's role in formative assessment
• Teacher professional development
• Mathematics support effectiveness

Recent Publications (2023–2017) reveal consistent focus on:

• Transition challenges between school/university mathematics
• Impact of pandemic on higher education
• Comparative studies across cultural contexts
• Assessment reform and creative reasoning

Practice Grants:

• IRC Postdoctoral Application (€93,830.79, 2019–2021)

Collaborative Networks:
Active involvement in European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) and International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics (INDRUM).