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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.
WELL
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 Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
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Women's Intellectual Contributions: Christine Ladd Franklin
Biographical information and related resources about the psychologist and mathematician Christine Ladd-Franklin.
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 St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hippocrates of Chios
This site looks into the life of Hippocrates, the teacher and mathematician, who worked mostly with circles and cubes.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Varahamihira
Most importantly discovering trigonometric formulas, Varahamihira also contributed to combination methods.
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Yang Hui
By looking at Hui's work, you will recognize the equations that he had derived in the thirteenth century.
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University of St. Andrews: Archytas of Tarentum
Claiming that "mathematics was composed of four branches, namely geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, and music", Archytas made an impact on Plato and other mathematicians.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Emmy Noether
A short biography about mathematician, Emmy Noether who was known for her landmark contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Fibonacci Leonardo of Pisa
Find out about how Fibonacci invented the modern number system, and contributed to the scientific revolution.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Srinivasa Ramanujan
A short biography about the Indian mathematician who made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thabit Ibn Qurra
Learn about the life and work of Thabit ibn Qurra, a mathematician, physician, astronomer, and translator of the Islamic Golden Age.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thales
Read a short biography about Thales, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Zu Chongzhi
The University of St. Andrews offers a biography of Zu Chongzhi, a Chinese astronomer and mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Rene Descartes
This site from the University of St Andrews gives a factual biography of Rene Descartes. Many interesting links are provided.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Brahmagupta
Brahmagupta was a mathematician and an astronomer. He is responsible for the addition and multiplication properties of zero.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Marin Mersenne
Even though his equation to determine all prime numbers did not succeed, it did help the investigation of large prime numbers.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi
A contributor to number theory and calculus, Jacobi is known for his work on the functional determinant, which is now called the Jacobian.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Srinivasa Ramanujan
University of St. Andrews provides a biography on Srinivasa Ramanujan and his mathematical works.
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Dusa Mc Duff
Margaret Dusa Waddington, who is now known as Dusa McDuff, is a well known lecturer of mathematics. The University of St. Andrews outlines some of her work and achievements in mathematics.