This short biography highlight just a few of the events and accomplishments of this female mathematician.

A brief paragraph highlights the accomplishments of this mathematician who made pioneering contributions to global analysis and gauge theory and the theory of partial differential equations.

This speech was given at the ceremony where Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE) received her honorary doctorate from University of Southern California.

Short biography includes a picture and references.

This biography of Caroline Herschel (1750-1848 CE), a female mathematician and astronomer provides information on her upbringing and her road to fame.

This autobiography of Evelyn Boyd Granville gives an outline of the various jobs she held as a mathematician in the United States.

Very brief biography of Dorothy Lewis Bernstein (1914-1988 CE), a female mathematician in the United States. Site includes her schooling and accomplishments.

A biography of Nina Karlovna Bari (1901-1961 CE), a Russian mathematician. The biography provides a detailed outline of her schooling and touches on some of the subjects she proved in articles that lead to her fame.

A concise biography of Hertha Ayrton (1854-1923 CE) identifying her schooling and contributions to mathematics.

This biography of Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718-1799 CE) describes the challenges overcome by Maria to become a well educated woman and famous mathematician. Be sure to follow the link containing information and a picture of the "Witch of...

An image of "St Agnes", created by Ambrogio Bergognone in 1495 (Detached fresco, 170 x 90 cm).

An image of "Agnes Durer as St Anne", created by Albrecht Durer in 1519 (Brush on gray primed paper, 395 x 292 mm).

An image of "St Agnes (Meekness)", created by Girolamo Campagna in 1592 (Bronze).

An image of "Benoit-Agnes Trioson", created by Anne-Louis Girodet De Roucy-Trioson in 1800 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 59 cm).

An image of "The Eve of St Agnes", created by Sir John Everett Millais in 1863 (Watercolour, 208 x 275 mm).

An image of "St Agnes, St Bartholomew and St Cecilia", created by Master of the St. Bartholomew Altar from 1500-05 (Wood, 129 x 161 cm).

An image of "Martyrdom of St Agnes", created by Vicente Masip during the 1540's (Oil on panel, diameter 58 cm).

An image of "St Agnes on the Pyre", created by Ercole Ferrata from 1660-64 (Marble, over life-size).

An image of "Monument to Agnes Cromwell", created by John Flaxman from 1797-1800 (Marble).

An image of ""mein Agnes"", created by Albrecht Durer, c. 1494 (Pen drawing in bistre on white paper, 156 x 98 mm).

An image of "John the Baptist and St Agnes", created by Quentin Massys, c. 1520 (Oil on oak, 48 x 13,3 cm).

An image of "The Miracle of St Agnes", created by Tintoretto, c. 1577 (Oil on canvas, 400 x 200 cm).

An image of "Saint Agnes", created by Domenichino, c. 1620 (Oil on canvas, 213,4 x 152,4 cm).

Use this site to learn about the women behind the math. Lawrence Riddle, professor of mathematics at Agnes Scott College, created this site as a tribute to women who have made accomplishments in the world of mathematics.