Personal profile
Teaching
At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam I teach a bachelor course in history of mathematics (FEW_X_400652), a bachelor course in history of computing (FEW_XB_0076) and a course in history of AI (FEW_X_400318). Furthermore I organise a master seminar in history of science for those who want more. In cooperation with Gerard Alberts I also teach master courses in history and philosophy of mathematics, and history of digital cultures.
Research
My research focusses on the history of mathematics education and history of mathematical societies. Currently I am writing a double biography of Hans and Susan Freudenthal. Moreover I am actively involved in a subject that is touching upon both history of computing and history of education: the application of programmed instruction in education, 1945-1975.
Ancillary activities
- Nederlandse Vereniging voor Wiskundeleraren | Earnewâld | Lid commissie geschiedenis | 2006-01-01 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
Ancillary activities
- Nederlandse Vereniging voor Wiskundeleraren | Earnewâld | Lid commissie geschiedenis | 2006-01-01 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
User created Keywords
- history of science
- history of computing
- history of mathematics
- history of AI
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Meer dan honderd jaar examens
Translated title of the contribution :Over a hundred years of exams Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
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A tale of two systems: A history of New Math in The Netherlands
Beckers, D., 2023, Modern mathematics: An international movement?. de Bock, D. (ed.). Cham: Springer, p. 217-238 22 p. (History of Mathematics Education).Research output: Chapter in Book / Report / Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Minix 3 and the heritage of Computer Science
Beckers, D., 6 Sept 2021, VU Objects and their Stories: 140 Years of Heritgage at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Flipse, A. C. & Neervoort, L. (eds.). Amsterdam, p. 100-103 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Report / Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular
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Minix 3 en het erfgoed van Informatica
Translated title of the contribution :Minix 3 and the heritage of Computer Science Research output: Chapter in Book / Report / Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular
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Digitalisering Nieuw Archief voor Wiskunde
Beckers, D., 1 Aug 2020Research output: Web publication or Non-textual form › Web publication or Website › Professional
Courses
Projects
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Cold War Mathematics Education
Durnova, H. (Principal Investigator), Lawrence, S. (Principal Investigator) & Beckers, D. J. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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On the connection between blind dates and teaching programming
Beckers, D. J. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Dina van Hiele-Geldof (1912-1958). Gender en wiskunde-didaktiek, 1930-1960
Beckers, D. J. (Speaker)
4 Apr 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Chronicles of brilliance in mathematical performance
Beckers, D. J. (Participant), Durnova, H. (Participant) & Lawrence, S. (Participant)
24 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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About digital arithmetic and match making
Beckers, D. J. (Speaker)
21 Nov 2024Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Women in history of computing
Beckers, D. J. (Speaker)
3 Jun 2023Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Popular