Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Hypatia
The life and accomplishments of Hypatia-- the Egyptian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher-- are documented in this synopsis. While the focus is on earlier events in her life, information is also provided on her contributions to...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Zhu Shijie
This University of St. Andrews site describes the works of Chu Shih-Chieh (Zhu Shijie).
Rice University
Galileo Project: Henry Briggs
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data which are compiled about Henry Briggs, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion, scientific...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Edmond Halley
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled related to Edumond Halley, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Johannes Kepler
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides information on ten fields of biographical data which are compiled about Johannes Kepler, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled regarding Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Blaise Pascal
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides information on ten fields of biographical data which are compiled regarding Blaise Pascal, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Abraham De Moivre
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled regarding Abraham de Moivre, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: The Studies of Kepler
Biographical information of the early life of Kepler is provided as well as a somewhat detailed look at the highs and lows of his work in studying planetary motion.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isaac Newton
In the Spanish langauge, discover the life and works of Isaac Newton. This site highlights his work and also provides links to obtain a greater understanding of these individual works.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Karen Uhlenbeck's Personal Homepage
This personal homepage features recent accomplishments of this important woman mathematician.
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia: Heron's Criterion
This site from the University of British Columbia describes and provides examples of Heron's Formula.
Other
Association for Women in Math: Ol'ga Ladyzhenskaya
While this site gives some background information on Ladyzhenskaya, it focuses more on her interests and contributions to the world of mathematics. It is an inspirational source for encouraging females to participate in mathematics.
Other
Wsu: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia
Full of education and charity, Elena Piscopia devoted her life to learning and ministering to the poor. Her accomplishments as a mathematician and philosopher are discussed in this short biography.
Other
American Mathematical Society: Vera Pless
As a way to encourage other women, Vera Pless offers her story on the obstacles she faced as she worked to become a mathematician.
Other
Awm: Julia Bowman Robinson
The Association for Women in Mathematics pays tribute to Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE). The accomplishments and challenges she faced in a field dominated by men are included along with quotes from a tribute written after her death.
Other
Awm: Olga Taussky Todd
The amazing life Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE). This mathematician is captured in this biography, focusing on her accomplishments and honors received in the field of mathematics.
Other
Awm: Karen Uhlenbeck
This amazing mathematician has won several honors and has made tremendous contributions to the world of mathematics. Read more about her accomplishments in this biography.
WELL
People.well.com: Ada: The Enchantress of Numbers
Biography of mathematician and scientist Ada Lovelace, the woman for whom the first computer programming was named. It also includes a year-by-year timeline of her life. The biography was written by Betty Alexandra Toole.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Winifred Merrill
The first American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, Winifred Merrill made many contributions to the world of mathematics. Her life and accomplishments are documented in this short biography.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Pythagoras of Samos
Provides much information on the life of Pythagoras of Samos.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hippocrates of Chios
This page gives information about Hippocrates and his life. While brilliant at geometry, he was perceived as being naive and not as bright in handling his personal financial matters.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Euclid of Alexandria
Provides information on Euclid's accomplishments as a mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Eratosthenes of Cyrene
Gives details of the accomplishments of Eratosthenes in the field of mathematics.