The brilliant mathematician is honored in this detailed biography of her life, education and contributions to the world of mathematics.

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.

Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.

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).

Biography of mathematician and scientist Ada Lovelace, the woman for whom the first computer programming was named. It also includes a year-by-year timeline of her life. The biography was written by Betty Alexandra Toole.

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.

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.

The details of Hypatia's life and tragic death are given in this transcript of a radio talk show, using a satirical twist: "why girls shouldn't do mathematics."

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.