Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Mina Rees
The life and accomplishments of Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) are highlighted on this site, focusing on her contributions to the Office of Naval Research.
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Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Mary Ross
This Native-American engineer used her talents in mathematics to teach mathematics, work as a statistical clerk, and develop fighter planes. Read more about her contributions in this biography.
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Doris Wood Schattschneider
This short biography about the female mathematician includes links to pdf files containing more information on her background and accomplishments.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Karen Uhlenbeck
The life, accomplishments, and contributions to the world of mathematics are presented in this biography of a modern day female mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Argelia Velez Rodriguez
The personal life of this female mathematician is the highlight of this biography. Despite the struggles she faced after moving to the U.S., Velez-Rodriguez was still able to be a strong influence in the field of mathematics. Read more...
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Upr Humacao: La Mujer en Las Matematicas Y Las Ciencias De Computos
Short biography of famous female mathematicians.
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Agnes Scott College: Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Augusta Ada King
Augusta Ada King, countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), the Lady Lovelace, was, in addition to being the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, an accomplished mathematician and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
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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.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850 1891)
This site provides a biography of the mathematician, writer, and advocate of women's rights, Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850-1891 CE).
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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: Helena Rasiowa
Helena Rasiowa was a Polish mathematician who achieved great mathematical accomplishments despite the dangers she faced during the German invasion of Poland. Read more about her life and work in this biography.
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Sdsc: Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hypatia of Alexandria Poster
Students can use this image to enhance their famous mathematician projects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mina Rees
A mathematics professor and head of the mathematics branch of the Office of Naval Research, Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) made many contributions to the world of mathematics. Learn more about this famous mathematician through this short...
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 St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
This site provides a detailed biography of the famous mathematician, Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (Sonja Kovalevsky). Includes six pictures and details of Kovalevskaya's (1850-1891 CE) life and works.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Marie Sophie Germain
At a difficult time to be a woman mathematician, Germain was able to submit her works on number theory and receive some acknowledgement.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Vera Pless
A very short description of the accomplishments of Vera Pless is offered by the Department of Mathematics at Agnes Scott College.
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Salisbury U:women & Mathematics: An Abbrv. Timeline
A condensed timeline of famous female mathematicians containing names of famous female mathematicians and their contributions from the fifth century BCE to the present. Be sure to follow the link to Dorothy Lewis Bernstein for more...