Barbara Oakley is a retired United States Army Captain, and holds degrees from both the University of Washington and Oakland University. After tackling Russian fishing trawlers and the South Pole, Dr. Oakley now spends her time as a professor of engineering at Oakland University, inspiring students in the classroom and online in one of the world’s largest massive open online courses.

In this week's episode, Dr. Oakley discusses what individuals can do to learn more effectively, based on her own experiences as a student.

You can learn more about Dr. Oakley on her website - www.barbaraoakley.com

Music by Clockwork Passerine