University of California
Princeton University: Mary Styles Harris
This site, from the Princeton University, gives a profile of biologist Mary Styles Harris which includes her work, her writing, and her research.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 378: Women in the Academy
Read about the struggles of scientific women to become recognized as the intellectual equals of men. This is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 435: Hedy Lamarr, Inventor
Read about the remarkable actress Hedy Lamarr who, together with composer George Antheil, invented a technology that used frequency hopping to improve the effectiveness of Allied torpedoes during WWII. Their invention was not put into...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sally Ride
This biography of Sally Ride describes her selection as mission specialist to the Challenger space shuttle flight, in which she became the first American woman to travel into space.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Chien Shiung Wu
This brief biography from the National Women's Hall of Fame highlights the work of Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997 CE) and her many accomplishments in the field of science.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Barbara Mc Clintock
The National Women's Hall of Fame highlights America's most distinguished cytogeneticist, Barbara McClintock, and her notable achievements in the field of science.
Other
Jewel Plummer Cobb, ph.d.
This short bio of Jewel Plummer Cobb summarizes her accomplishments and links to many other prominent women in the Science and Engineering field. It offers a current photo and lists the positions she holds.
Other
Jewel Plummer Cobb
A fairly in-depth description of this African-American medical researcher's educational background and contributions is provided. Did you know that Jewel Plummer Cobb has been the recipient of 21 honorary doctorates?