Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Sonya Kovalevsky (1850 1891)
This site provides a detailed biography of the great Russian mathematician, Sonya Kovalevsky.
University of California
Ucsd: Hypatia
A very brief biography of Hypatia (370-415 BCE) is given, along with an image of the famous mathematician and philosopher.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Mary Somerville (1780 1872 Ce)
The self-educated mathematician is the subject of this biography. Read about her life and accomplishments in the field of mathematics.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Portrait of Mary Somerville
Three portraits of Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) are presented on this page. A great way to enhance a report on the famous mathematician.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Evelyn Boyd Granville Biography
This autobiography of Evelyn Boyd Granville gives an outline of the various jobs she held as a mathematician in the United States.
Other
University of Alabama: Theano
Very little is known of the wife of Pythagoras. This site reveals an interesting tidbit about the works of the famous mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sofia Kovalevskaya Portraits
This University of St Andrews page includes six pictures of the famous mathematician, Sofia Kovalevskaya (Sonja Kovalevsky).
Other
American Institute of Physics: Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Julia Robinson
Read about Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE) a contributor to the world of mathematics and learn the accomplishments and struggles that defined her life.
Other
Sdsc: Emmy Noether Creative Mathematical Genius
The San Diego Supercomputer Center provides a detailed biography of the creative mathematical genius, Emmy Noether.
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."
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...
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs a Science Odyssey: Rachel Carson
This site from PBS provides a biography detailing the life of the environmentalist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Other
Rachel Carson Institute: Commemorating Carson
The Rachel Carson Institute provides a brief biography of the esteemed marine biologist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Caroline Herschel Biography
This biography of Caroline Herschel (1750-1848 CE), a female mathematician and astronomer provides information on her upbringing and her road to fame.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Dorothy Lewis Bernstein Biography
Very brief biography of Dorothy Lewis Bernstein (1914-1988 CE), a female mathematician in the United States. Site includes her schooling and accomplishments.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Maria Gaetana Agnesi
A short history of Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718-1799 CE), a female mathematician, including a short history of her upbringing and her contributing books. Be sure to follow the link to a map of where she was born.
University at Buffalo
Black Women in Mathematics: Evelyn Granville
A biography of Evelyn Granville, one of the first African American women to receive a Ph.D. in Mathematics.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Madame Curie
Use this site to learn about Marie Curie's scientific discoveries in radiation, which resulted in the creation of both modern cancer treatments and the atomic bomb.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Marie Sklodowska Curie
A brief biography of the life of Marie Curie is presented. Links to other resources, books, and videos are provided.