Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Teorema De Pitagoras
In this unit you can gain some knowledge about the Pythagorean Theorem. You can learn about the famous mathematician, familiarize with the theorem and then use your knowledge to find the area of plane figures.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Beginnings of Topology Leonard Euler
This site gives a general description of one of Euler's contributions, topology. It also presents one of the more famous problems of mathematics, The Bridges of Konigsberg.
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Wichita State University: Eratosthenes
Learn all the about the life and major accomplishments of Eratosthenes of Cyrene--one of the most famous Greek mathematicians of all time.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Hypatia
Learn more about Hypatia when you check out this resource. This site features a picture and a brief synopsis of this famous scientist.
University of Virginia
Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Carl Friedrich Gauss
Although he is best known as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, Carl Friedrich Gauss was also a pioneer in the study of magnetism and electricity. To facilitate an extensive survey of terrestrial magnetism, he invented an...
Other
Ellinogermaniki Agogi: Eratosthenes Experiment
A profile of the ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, Eratosthenes. Looks at his many accomplishments, including measuring the circumference of the Earth and the distance to the Moon and the Sun. Includes links to...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Leonhard Euler
Biography of Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), a famous Swiss mathematician also known for his work in optics and astronomy who left behind him a huge body of academic works.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Emmy Amalie Noether
The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: E Tienne Louis Malus
Biography of Etienne-Louis Malus (1775-1812), a famous French mathematician and physicist, best known for his work in double refraction and in polarization.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
Ite: La Ultima Noche De G. Cardano
Biographical information on the last days of the mathematician Girolamo Cardano. It is written in Spanish.
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University of Evansville: Emmy Noether (1882 1935)
A very general description of some of the accomplishments of Emmy Noether. Included is a list of references and sources written about Emmy. A picture of Emmy Noether is also provided.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Christoff Rudolff
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data which are compiled for you. The fields of data collected include, but are not limited to, dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth),...
Other
Personal Site: Descartes Home Page
This personal site contains Descartes Home Page. Personal information, resume, and hobbies/interests of Rene Descartes are listed here.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
This is an in-depth biographical account of the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Includes an image of his childhood home. Uses popups.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Ockham's Razor: Hypatia of Alexandria
The details of Hypatia's life and tragic death are given in this transcript of a radio talk show, using a satirical twist: "why girls shouldn't do mathematics."
Read Works
Read Works: Famous Scientists & Mathematicians Sigmund Freud
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is about Sigmund Freud and his development of psychoanalysis. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous Scientists & Mathematicians Louis Pasteur
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains a short biography of Louis Pasteur and his development of pasteurization, a process that led to the development of vaccinations and safety procedures for many foods.This passage is...
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia
As the first woman ever to receive a doctorate, Elena Piscopia contributed to many fields, including mathematics. Her biography and details of her interests and accomplishments are presented in this summary.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Winifred Edgerton Merrill
A short biography is offered on the life and accomplishments of Winifred Merrill, the first American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Olga Alexandrovna Ladyzhenskaya
Olga Alexandrovna Ladyzhenskaya (1922-2004) is profiled, who worked in linear, quasilinear, and nonlinear partial (and some ordinary) differential equations of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic types, with some theoretical applications...
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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
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.