Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin College: Eugene O'neill
The site is devoted to the study of "The Hairy Ape." The questions are very good and related links are embedded in the text.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Sir Joseph John Thomson (1856 1940)
This site provides a brief biography of the english physicist J.J. Thomson.
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The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.
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Wikipedia: Wilhelm Rontgen
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a biography on Wilhelm Rontgen discusses his discovery of what became known as x-rays. The article also provides some information on his education and achivements throughout his life.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Jean Paul Sartre (1905 1980)
A good biography of Sartre, focusing on his thought and works. Not too long, so a great place to start. Includes a list of some major works.
Other
Wave Mechanics: Prince Louis De Broglie
A brief explanation of Louis de Broglie's original problem with the wave nature of the electron. With links to his original paper on the subject and an animated graphic of the wave.
IMDb
Im db.com: Biography of William Faulkner
Visit this resource for a brief biography of William Faulkner, along with some facts about his life and career as well as some quotes by Faulkner himself.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame: Frederick Banting 1891 1941
Brief biographical sketch of Frederick Banting, the discover of insulin, as though written in his own words.
C-SPAN
C Span: American Authors: William Faulkner
Contains a biography of William Faulkner (1897-1962 CE), list of works, and links to additional information on the writer.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Gunter Grass
Short biography and writer that includes a list of related links and a page that focuses on "The Tin Drum."
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Pygmalion: Etext
Use this site to access an online version of Shaw's famous play, based on the classical myth.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Bubble Chamber 1952
To understand a bubble chamber, picture the long, white streak an airplane leaves in its wake. That's water vapor produced by condensation from the plane's hot exhaust. Until the water particles evaporate, you can follow the streak to...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Gertrude Belle Elion
The National Women's Hall of Fame highlights one of the nation's most distinguished research scientists Gertrude Elion (1918-1999 CE) and her many contributions to the field of science.
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Barbara Mc Clintock
Use this site to learn about Barbara McClintock, who "was one of the first women geneticists."
Other
Sinclair Lewis and His Life
Information about Lewis's life, a timeline of important events and a quiz about Sinclair Lewis.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Richard Feynman
Brief biographical sketch of scientist Richard Feynman whose contributions include the Manhattan Project, quantum electrodynamics, and superfluidity.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Marie Curie Biography
Interesting biographical information, research and discoveries, and famous quotes about Marie Curie, the most famous female scientist of all time.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Nelson Mandela Facts
Discover interesting biographical details about Nelson Mandela, South Africa's 1st black president.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Hume
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867 1934)
Polish physicist Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physics, sharing it with her husband Pierre in 1903 for their work on radioactivity. After his death in 1906, she continued with her...
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