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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.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Mary Fairfax Somerville

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the lack of a formal education, Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) became one of the most famous female mathematicians. Learn more about her life and contributions in this interesting biography.
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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: Mary Ross

For Students 9th - 10th
This Native-American engineer used her talents in mathematics to teach mathematics, work as a statistical clerk, and develop fighter planes. Read more about her contributions in this biography.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Augusta Ada King

For Students 9th - 10th
Augusta Ada King, countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), the Lady Lovelace, was, in addition to being the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, an accomplished mathematician and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
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Other

Rachel Carson Institute: Commemorating Carson

For Students 9th - 10th
The Rachel Carson Institute provides a brief biography of the esteemed marine biologist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott: Commendation of Taussky Todd

For Students 9th - 10th
This speech was given at the ceremony where Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE) received her honorary doctorate from University of Southern California.