Katharine A. Ott

Katharine A. Ott is a Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Bates College. She joined Bates in 2014 after completing an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship and serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky. Ott holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Virginia (2008) and a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College (2003). She grew up in Cumberland, Maine.

Her research focuses on the intersection of Harmonic Analysis and Partial Differential Equations, with a strong emphasis on boundary value problems and complex analysis. Ott is also dedicated to promoting mathematics through public outreach and writing, as well as integrating social justice themes into mathematical education. At Bates, she teaches a wide range of courses, including Calculus, Real Analysis, Mathematics for Social Justice, and senior seminars on Mathematical Exposition and Series.

Her academic leadership includes supervising senior theses and advancing interdisciplinary approaches to mathematics education. While no specific grants or awards are detailed in the provided text, her 2024 promotion to Professor and tenure reflect her scholarly contributions. Ott’s work extends beyond academia through community-engaged initiatives, though specific grants tied to her research were not mentioned.