This site gives a very brief description of the accomplishments of Doris Schattschneider, the female mathematician.

This short biography highlight just a few of the events and accomplishments of this female mathematician.

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.

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...

This site has the highlights of Euphemia Lofton Haynes (1890-1980 CE). Site includes the female mathematician's career in teaching in the United States during the mid 1900's.

This extensive biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE) the mathematician. Many of her contributions are included in both mathematics research and education. Read more about this amazing woman.

The life, accomplishments, and contributions to the world of mathematics are presented in this biography of a modern day female mathematician.

The personal life of this female mathematician is the highlight of this biography. Despite the struggles she faced after moving to the U.S., Velez-Rodriguez was still able to be a strong influence in the field of mathematics. Read more...

Helena Rasiowa was a Polish mathematician who achieved great mathematical accomplishments despite the dangers she faced during the German invasion of Poland. Read more about her life and work in this biography.

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.

The amazing life Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE). This mathematician is captured in this biography, focusing on her accomplishments and honors received in the field of mathematics.

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.

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...

At a difficult time to be a woman mathematician, Germain was able to submit her works on number theory and receive some acknowledgement.

This site provides a detailed biography of the great Russian mathematician, Sonya Kovalevsky.

This autobiography of Evelyn Boyd Granville gives an outline of the various jobs she held as a mathematician in the United States.

Read about Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE) a contributor to the world of mathematics and learn the accomplishments and struggles that defined her life.

A short biography is offered on the life and accomplishments of Winifred Merrill, the first American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Olga Alexandrovna Ladyzhenskaya (1922-2004) is profiled, who worked in linear, quasilinear, and nonlinear partial (and some ordinary) differential equations of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic types, with some theoretical applications...

The Association for Women in Mathematics pays tribute to Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE). The accomplishments and challenges she faced in a field dominated by men are included along with quotes from a tribute written after her death.

Very brief biography of Dorothy Lewis Bernstein (1914-1988 CE), a female mathematician in the United States. Site includes her schooling and accomplishments.

A biography of Evelyn Granville, one of the first African American women to receive a Ph.D. in Mathematics.

Use this site to learn about Marie Curie's scientific discoveries in radiation, which resulted in the creation of both modern cancer treatments and the atomic bomb.

A thorough biography of Euphemia Lofton Haynes, an educator who became the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics.