is an influential figure in the realm of mathematics education and philanthropy. She is the founder and president of the Bedtime Math Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to integrate recreational mathematics into the daily lives of children through their families. Laura Overdeck is a graduate of Princeton University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in astrophysical sciences, and later traveled to nearby Wharton School of Business for her master's degree in business administration.
Laura Overdeck's career has been marked by significant contributions in both educational and philanthropic initiatives. After leaving academia, she held several positions in the finance industry, including stints at D.E. Shaw & Co. and Stanford Research Institute. Her interest in education led her to establish the_bedtime Math foundation in 2012, which is now a prominent player in making mathematics fun and accessible to children.
Laura is the author of four books, including the recently published "Bedtime Math: A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late," which is part of a series produced by Feiwel & Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. She has also contributed opinion pieces on children's math education to publications such as Time Magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, and Quartz.
In addition to her work on Bedtime Math, Laura Overdeck serves as a trustee of Princeton University and as vice-chair of the board of trustees at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey. She is also involved in various educational initiatives, including grants to organizations like the Robin Hood Foundation, and has played a pivotal role in the survival of the Governor's School for the Sciences at Drew University in New Jersey.
Laura Overdeck's philanthropic efforts extend beyond education, as she and her husband established the Overdeck Family Foundation in 2011. This foundation focuses on supporting educational research and STEM education, with the overarching goal of enabling all American children to unlock their potential through strengthened learning in and out of school. The foundation's efforts are concentrated on four key issue areas: early impact, exceptional educators, innovative schools, and inspired minds.
Laura Overdeck's personal life is equally inspiring. She is married to John Overdeck, co-founder of Two Sigma Investments, and they spend their time balancing their careers with their family. They have three children, all of whom are demonstrating an affinity for mathematics and technology.
Through her work with Bedtime Math and the Overdeck Family Foundation, Laura Overdeck is helping to pave the way for a future where mathematics is embraced as a fun and valuable component of everyday life. Her vision for the Bedtime Math foundation is to create a world where children look forward to math class and see it as a source of joyful exploration and problem-solving.
