Dr. Maria Østergaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Kirstine Østergaard is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Danish School of Education, part of Aarhus University, specializing in Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies. With a strong background in mathematics education, her research interests include the beliefs and learning behaviors of school students regarding mathematics. She has published several research outputs in the field and has been actively involved in various projects and collaborations, aiming to improve teaching practices and students' understanding in mathematics. Maria's academic journey includes earning her Master's degree from the Danish School of Education, where she focused on mathematics. She has held teaching positions at University College Absalon and University College Copenhagen. Throughout her career, she has participated in conferences, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contributed to the academic community through various roles in committees and councils.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-08-15 — 2024-03-01

University College Absalon • Denmark

Involved in teaching and research in mathematics education.

Assistant Professor

2017-08-17 — 2019-02-01

University College Copenhagen • Denmark

Contributed to curriculum development and student mentoring in mathematics.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.