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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: List of Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for some research on famous scientist? This list contains men and women who changed the world through there scientific contributions and inventions.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Innovative Lives: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar, the Wonder Fiber

For Students 9th - 10th
Smithsonian site features Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of kevlar. Learn about her famous discovery and the road she took to get there. Contains links to read more about women inventors.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canada Science and Technology Museum pays tribute to Canadian scientists and innovators in its Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame. Learn more about individual Hall of Fame members by clicking on their names. Among these...
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Other

Planet Science: Out There: Marie Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know one of the most famous women in science, Marie Curie. Learn more about her exciting discoveries and the perseverance it took for her to get there.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientists and Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to biographies of famous scientists and inventors such as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Galileo, and Marie Curie. Learn how these men and women made discoveries that changed the world forever.
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Fundación Cientec

Title: Cientec: Mujeres Premio Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
These are the scientists, technologist and medical awards awarded to women since the Foundation of the Nobel Prize in 1901.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Famous Scientists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about scientific discoveries and contributions made by significant men and women in history, where and when they were born and died.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

The History Makers

For Students 9th - 10th
Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...