Pauline Fu, BSc, BA, MA, PhD

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Pauline Fu,
BSc, BA, MA, PhD
Professor

Biography

Pauline Fu has taught courses on information systems, mathematics, statistics and accounting applications in universities and colleges in Canada and internationally. Her broad skills and comprehensive knowledge in technology and pedagogy help students gain a deep understanding of the subject matter. As a computer professor, she inspires and motivates students to apply computer knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems. Encouraging students to work as a team, she emphasizes the importance of communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking and team-work skills.

Dr. Fu is a passionate and committed mathematician, computer programmer and business analyst. Her expertise in these various disciplines has led to significant improvements in the use of technology for education, both in class and online. Her comparative study about different modes of delivery has contributed substantially to the educational field, both theoretically and practically. As well, she has developed computer programming projects and conducted educational research at the University of Toronto. She is also a proud author of two textbooks about computer applications published by Nelson Technology.

Academic Credentials

Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching and Learning, University of Toronto, 2012

Master of Arts, Mathematics and Statistics, York University, 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics, York University, 2005

Graduate Diploma, Mathematics Education, York University, 2005

Three-year diploma (Honours), Computer Systems, Centennial College, 2001

Graduate diploma, Computer Networking, Japan International Cooperation Agency, 1998

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, 1987

Areas of Specialization

Computer Applications

Mathematics

Business Statistics

Accounting Applications

Areas of Expertise

Research Methods

Financial Mathematics

Database Design

Computer Programming Languages

Information Systems

Information Technology

Website Design

Economics

Career Highlights

2003-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business

2007-2011 – Research Assistant, University of Toronto

2002-2010 – Supply Teacher, Toronto District School Board

1994-1998 – Lecturer, Ningxia University, China

1987-1994 – Computer Programmer, Ningxia Information Centre, China

Other Activities

Member – Board, Research Innovation Advisory Committee, George Brown College

Member – Board, Ontario College Mathematics Association

Member – Fields Mathematics Education, University of Toronto

Awards

Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2007-2011

Canadian National Scholarship for Women, Centennial College, 1999

Graduate Scholarship, Japan International Cooperation Agency, 1998