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 San Diego Supercomputer Center provides a detailed biography of the creative mathematical genius, Emmy Noether.

As the first woman ever to receive a doctorate, Elena Piscopia contributed to many fields, including mathematics. Her biography and details of her interests and accomplishments are presented in this summary.

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.

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