While this site gives some background information on Ladyzhenskaya, it focuses more on her interests and contributions to the world of mathematics. It is an inspirational source for encouraging females to participate in mathematics.

This site provides a biography of the mathematician, writer, and advocate of women's rights, Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850-1891 CE).

Full of education and charity, Elena Piscopia devoted her life to learning and ministering to the poor. Her accomplishments as a mathematician and philosopher are discussed in this short biography.

As a way to encourage other women, Vera Pless offers her story on the obstacles she faced as she worked to become a mathematician.

This personal homepage features recent accomplishments of this important woman mathematician.

The self-educated mathematician is the subject of this biography. Read about her life and accomplishments in the field of mathematics.

This site from PBS provides a biography detailing the life of the environmentalist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).