Donal O'Shea

Donal B. O'Shea, born in nineteen fifty-two, is a distinguished Canadian mathematician and university educator, renowned for his engaging bestselling books. His academic journey is marked by significant leadership roles, most notably as the fifth president of New College of Florida in Sarasota, a position he held from July first, two thousand twelve, until June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-one.

Before his tenure at New College, O'Shea made substantial contributions at Mount Holyoke College, where he served in various capacities including professor of mathematics, dean of faculty, and vice president for academic affairs. His diverse experiences in academia have shaped his approach to education and scholarship.

O'Shea's academic credentials are impressive; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Harvard College and earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, in nineteen eighty-one. His doctoral thesis, titled 'On μ-Equivalent Families of Singularities,' was completed under the guidance of the esteemed Albert John Coleman.