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University of St. Andrews: Pierre De Fermat
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives biographical information on mathematician Pierre de Fermat.
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University of St. Andrews: Leonhard Euler
Biography of mathematician Leohnard Euler, who introduced the concept of beta and gamma functions.
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University of St. Andrews: Thomas Bayes
Biographical information on Thomas Bayes, mathematician who worked on the theory of probability.
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University of St. Andrews: Christoff Rudolff
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides biographical information about mathematician Christoff Rudolff, author of the first book about algebra in German.
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University of St. Andrews: George Dantzig
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a biography of mathematician George Dantzig, the man that introduced the concept of linear programming.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Babylonian Number System
Dr. Math takes on a question about the Babylonian base-60 math system, explaining how a sexagesimal system looks and works in comparison with our decimal (base 10) system.
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The James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
The home page of the The James Clerk Maxwell Foundation, a charitable foundation to commemorate the life and work of James Clerk Maxwell. View Maxwell's house and read about the personal life of this notable scientist.
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Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
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University of St. Andrews: Nicomachus of Gerasa
Many people have used a multiplication table, but most are oblivious that Nicomachus made the first multiplication table in Greek text.
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University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Brownian Motion
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the two meanings of the term, Brownian Motion. Includes many hyperlinked terms.
NASA
Nasa: What Is Trigometry Good For?
This site from NASA is for anyone who has ever asked "Why do I need to know this," this is a must read for you. It documents historical uses of trigonometry.
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.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Aristotle
A detailed biography of Aristotle (384-322 BC). Discusses his early life, his education, his relationship with Alexander the Great as tutor, the breadth of his work in various science disciplines, the school he established in Athens, and...
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University of St. Andrews: Mathematicians Alive on a Given Date
Use this tool from the University of St. Andrews to find famous mathematicians alive on given dates. Just enter the year you are interested in, and you will receive a list of mathematicians and related information about the mathematician...
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Science Struck: Father of Calculus Newton or Leibniz?
Discusses the continuing debate over who was the founder of calculus, Sir Isaac Newton or Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz.
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