Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Julia Bowman Robinson
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mina Rees
A mathematics professor and head of the mathematics branch of the Office of Naval Research, Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) made many contributions to the world of mathematics. Learn more about this famous mathematician through this short...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Hardest Math Problem in the World
Discusses the two math problems that baffled mathematicians for ages, Fermat's Last Theorem and Riemann's Hypothesis. The latter is still unsolved.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Descartes, Rene (1596 1650)
This biographical site on Descartes explains some of the French scientific philosopher Decartes' beliefs and findings. This site has links to other famous mathematicians who influenced him as well.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Olga Taussky Todd (1906 1995 Ce)
The brilliant mathematician is honored in this detailed biography of her life, education and contributions to the world of mathematics.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Julia Robinson
Read about Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE) a contributor to the world of mathematics and learn the accomplishments and struggles that defined her life.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Vera Pless
A wonderful biography of both the personal and professional life of this modern day mathematician. Her contributions to the world of mathematics are highlited in this encouraging story of a female mathematician.
Other
Awm: Karen Uhlenbeck
This amazing mathematician has won several honors and has made tremendous contributions to the world of mathematics. Read more about her accomplishments in this biography.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mary Somerville
The life and accomplishments of Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) the female mathematician are presented in this detailed biography. It contains quotes from Mary herself and information on the contributions she made to the world of...
Other
Association for Women in Math: Ol'ga Ladyzhenskaya
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Winifred Merrill
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.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Menaechmus (Ca. 380 Bc ?)
This site from ScienceWorld provides brief but factual biographical information on the Greek mathematician Menaechmus. It contains a quote of his to one of his students when asked for a shortcut to geometry.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Karen Uhlenbeck
The life, accomplishments, and contributions to the world of mathematics are presented in this biography of a modern day female mathematician.