University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Robert Recorde
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biography of Robert Recorde's life as a mathematician. Many links are provided.
Other
The Un Museum: Radiocarbon Dating
How old is an object? Willard Libby found that the amount of carbon-14 decay found in an animal or plant could be used as a gauge of how long it had been dead.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Archimedes of Syracuse
A biographical account of the life of Archimedes of Syracuse and his many inventions and discoveries.
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: Zeno of Elea
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Zeno of Elea. Discusses his background as well as his achievements and contributions to the field of mathematics.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Simon Stevin
A biographical account of the life of Simon Stevin.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Wilhelm Magnus
This site, provided by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, gives a biography of Wilhelm Magnus. Many interesting links are provided as well.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Gottfried Wilhelm Von Leibniz
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz. Includes links to mathematics topics such as matrices and determinants, quadratic, cubic and quartic equations, etc.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Adrien Marie Legendre
A biographical account of the life of Adrien-Marie Legendre with emphasis on his mathematical achievements.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Joseph Louis Lagrange
The University of St. Andrews offers a biographical account on the life of Joseph-Louis Lagrange, including information on his mathematical accomplishments.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Johann Bernoulli
The University of St. Andrews offers a biographical account of the life of Johann Bernoulli with an emphasis on his mathematical achievements.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Antiphon the Sophist
A biographical account of the life of Antiphon the Sophist.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Leonhard Euler
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews, gives a factual description of Leonhard Euler's life and accomplishments.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Archimedes and the Computation of Pi
Contains information about the life and works of Archimedes. Includes a Pi applet. Has links to Eratosthenes of Cyrene, A listing of Pi to 10,000 digits, a biography of Archimedes, notes on Pi, and sources on Archimedes' screw.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Euclid
Learn about the Greek scientist best known as the author of the Elements, the oldest book consisting of geometrical theorems which is considered to be a standard for logical exposition.
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.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Srinivasa Ramanujan Biography
Interesting biographical information and famous quotes about Srinivasa Ramanujan, a famous mathematician.
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 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.
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.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Leonhard Euler
Biography of Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), a famous Swiss mathematician also known for his work in optics and astronomy who left behind him a huge body of academic works.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: E Tienne Louis Malus
Biography of Etienne-Louis Malus (1775-1812), a famous French mathematician and physicist, best known for his work in double refraction and in polarization.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Mathematicians
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of notable female mathematicians throughout history.
Agnes Scott College
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.