Barbara Oakley

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Barbara Oakley

Summary

Barbara Oakley is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Lodi[2]. She was born on January 1, 1955[3]. She worked as a translator[4], professor[5], researcher[6], and author[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Barbara Oakley was born in Lodi[2].
  • Barbara Oakley was born on January 1, 1955[3].
  • Barbara Oakley was born on November 24, 1955[9].
  • Barbara Oakley held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Barbara Oakley's professions included translator[4].
  • Barbara Oakley worked as a professor[5].
  • Barbara Oakley worked as a researcher[6].
  • Barbara Oakley's professions included author[7].
  • Barbara Oakley was employed by Oakland University[11].
  • Barbara Oakley's education included a stint at University of Washington[12].
  • Barbara Oakley's education included a stint at Oakland University[13].
  • Barbara Oakley received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14].
  • Barbara Oakley is recorded as female[15].
  • Barbara Oakley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Barbara Oakley earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[17].
  • Barbara Oakley's family name is recorded as Oakley[18].
  • Barbara Oakley's given name is recorded as Barbara[19].
  • Barbara Oakley's academic major is recorded as engineering[20].
  • Barbara Oakley's official website is recorded as https://barbaraoakley.com/[21].
  • Barbara Oakley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Barbara Oakley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[23].
  • Barbara Oakley's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Barbara Oakley'}[24].
  • Barbara Oakley's curriculum vitae URL is recorded as https://barbaraoakley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/0_CV_Barb-Oakley-January_2025.pdf[25].

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Origins and Family

Barbara Oakley was born in Lodi[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1955[3] and November 24, 1955[9].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[12], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1861[28] and Oakland University[13], a university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1957[31]. Barbara Oakley earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], professor[5], researcher[6], and author[7]. Barbara Oakley was employed by Oakland University[11].

Recognition

Barbara Oakley received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14].

Why It Matters

Barbara Oakley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Oakley born?

Barbara Oakley's place of birth was Lodi[2].

What did Barbara Oakley do for work?

Barbara Oakley worked as translator[4], professor[5], researcher[6], and author[7].

Where did Barbara Oakley go to school?

Barbara Oakley was educated at University of Washington[12] and Oakland University[13].

What awards did Barbara Oakley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . oakland.edu. Retrieved . oakland.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . oakland.edu. Retrieved . oakland.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . aaas.org. aaas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Washington, Oakland University
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