University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hypatia of Alexandria Poster
Students can use this image to enhance their famous mathematician projects.
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Luca Pacioli's Polyhedra
This account of the portrait of the famous mathematician looks at the mathematical significance of the rhombicuboctahedron depicted in the painting.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Portrait of Mary Somerville
Three portraits of Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) are presented on this page. A great way to enhance a report on the famous mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sofia Kovalevskaya Portraits
This University of St Andrews page includes six pictures of the famous mathematician, Sofia Kovalevskaya (Sonja Kovalevsky).
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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.
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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.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Photo Essay of Einstein
A photo essay of the life of famous scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Bernouilli
(1744-1807) A famous Swiss mathematician and astronomer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and writer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
A famous Italian artist, mathematician, and engineer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Professor R. A. Proctor
Famous astronomer and mathematician.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Isaac Newton
(1642-1727) English natural philosopher, mathematician, and physicist most famous for gravity and his laws of motion.
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University of St Andrews: Edmond Halley
A very thorough biography of Edmond Halley, rich with quotes by and about this famous astronomer and mathematician.