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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Sophie Germain

For Students 9th - 10th
Article highlights the accomplishments of Sophie Germain, a French mathematician who contributed to the study of acoustics, elasticity, mathematical physics, and the theory of numbers.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Helena Rasiowa

For Students 9th - 10th
Article highlights the accomplishments of Polish mathematician Helena Rasiowa who worked in algebraic logic and the mathematical foundations of computer science.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Julia Bowman Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography depicts the accomplishments and struggles in the life of Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE). Learn more about her contributions to the world of mathematics.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Mina Rees

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and accomplishments of Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) are highlighted on this site, focusing on her contributions to the Office of Naval Research.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Dusa Mc Duff

For Students 9th - 10th
Article highlights the accomplishments of Dusa McDuff, an award winning mathematician who works on symplectic geometry.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Virginia Apgar

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a review of Ms. Apgar's life accomplishments including her most well known development of the Apgar Score system, which determines whether a newborn infant needs special attention to stay alive.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Alice Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the accomplishments of Alice Paul, a radical leader in the women's movement for suffrage who preferred to directly picket Congress. She was the organizer of the National Woman's Party, and spent time in jail for her activism.
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University of California

Ucla: Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about women who made important contributions to physics between 1898-1998. Click on the names to read biographical information about each featured woman.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Frances Perkins

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame presents a brief overview of the life of Frances Perkins, who was, among many other accomplishments, the first woman Cabinet officer in American history.
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Other

Jewish Women's Archive: Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
An online encyclopedia that attempts to share information about Jewish women and their accomplishments and contributions from biblical times to modern times.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Helen Keller

For Students 3rd - 8th
This online biography of Helen Keller (1880-1968 CE) gives the highlights and accomplishments of her life.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Zora Neale Hurston

For Students 9th - 10th
This Barnard-educated writer, anthropologist, and folklorist grew up in Eatonville, Florida; the first all-Black city in America. Read a short summary of her life and accomplishments.
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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Elizabeth Blackburn, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Elizabeth Blackburn, a research scientist who is credited with discovering new understanding of telomerase and telomere biology, opening the door to new treatments for degenerative diseases, aging, as well as cancer.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jessye Norman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jessye Norman, a classical soprano opera singer. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Carol Greider, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the influential cell research of Carol Greider, Ph.D. and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn which has furthered our understanding of cancer and moved us one step closer to a cure. This research earned them a Nobel Prize in Medicine....
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sylvia Earle, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides biographical information on scientist, Earle, Earle. This article talks about her childhood, education, and work "in the forefront of deep ocean exploration."
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Doris Schattschneider

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a very brief description of the accomplishments of Doris Schattschneider, the female mathematician.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College:biographies of Women Mathematicians: Argelia Velez Rodriguez

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography highlight just a few of the events and accomplishments of this female mathematician.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Vera Pless

For Students 9th - 10th
A very short description of the accomplishments of Vera Pless is offered by the Department of Mathematics at Agnes Scott College.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Karen Uhlenbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Women Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of notable female mathematicians throughout history.