PBS
Nova: Julian the Trailblazer
Learn how chemist Percy Julian overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the leading scientists of the 20th century. These NOVA documents show milestones in Julian's life and career.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Benjamin Franklin
This is a brief biography of businessman, politician, scientist, and author Benjamin Franklin. Click "Benjamin Franklin Activities" for related materials.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Elizabeth Blackburn, ph.d.
Biography on Elizabeth Blackburn, a research scientist who is credited with discovering new understanding of telomerase and telomere biology, opening the door to new treatments for degenerative diseases, aging, as well as cancer.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Eric S. Lander, ph.d.
Biography of Eric Lander a scientist and pioneer of human gene research and medicine.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Norman E. Borlaug, ph.d.
A well-written biography of Norman E. Borlaug, a native of Iowa and an agricultural scientist. He worked throughout his life in the fight to end world hunger, winning the Nobel Peace Prize for this work. Includes a profile, interview and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert D. Ballard, ph.d.
Biography of Robert Ballard, a trained marine geologist who is famous for discovering the Titanic as well as his work in oceanic research. Today, he is resident of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut; Scientist Emeritus...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Story Musgrave, m.d.
A biography of Story Musgrave, one of the most accomplished and well-traveled American astronauts. He has studied his entire life, earning a total of seven graduate degrees in a range of disciplines. Site includes a profile, videos, and...
Princeton University
Princeton University: Joseph Henry
A really fine and complete biography, quite lengthy. Some emphasis placed on his time at Princeton. A great deal of detail can be found here. Link here to the Joseph Henry House.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Polanyi
This is John Polanyi's official web page at the University of Toronto where he is a chemistry professor, and a Nobel Prize winner. It contains extensive biographical information.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Joseph Henry Lays Groundwork for the Telephone
This is the man who most encouraged Bell to invent the telephone. Bell said, "But for Henry, I never would have gone ahead with the telephone." This is a fascinating account both of Bell's invention and of Henry's life. Half a biography,...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Stephen Jay Gould, ph.d.
Read about the life of scientist Stephen Jay Gould. A love for dinosaurs led him into science and he became a leading figure in studies of evolution. He was also a professor and a popular speaker and science writer. Includes a profile,...
Texas A&M University
Peer Curricula: Story Time: Thomas H. Huxley
A biography of the remarkable life of Thomas Huxley, who began his life in abject poverty, but through self-education and dedication, became a star in world science.
The Field Museum
Field Museum: George Washington Carver
The online companion to past Field Museum exhibit on the life and scientific contributions of George Washington Carver, this resource includes a biography, photo gallery, an overview of Carter's goal-oriented research, an educator's...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: James Mc Clurg 1746 1823
This site provides a biography of James McClurg (1746-1823), a noted scientist and doctor in the early days of the United States. He was also a politician. McClurg was part of the Virginia delegation of the Constitutional Convention.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: J. J. Thomson Biographical
Read this detailed Nobel E-Museum biography which includes information on the scientific world of Joseph John Thomson, which gained world-wide recognition and earned Thomson the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Other
Biografias Y Vidas
Allows user to search for biographies of different people. The site contains different biography classifications: historical, famous people of today such as stars and more! Easy to use and helpful for basic biographical knowledge.
Other
In Search of Heroes: George Washington Carver
This site from Grace Products Corporation provides a wealth of information detailing George Washington Carver's life. Content includes a biography, timeline, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Famous African Americans George Washington Carver
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous African American researcher, inventor, and educator, George Washington Carver. and This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Max Planck
This site is a mixture of a short biography and quotes on German physicist Max Planck.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Louis Victor Broglie
A short biography, which includes quotes, of French physicist Louis Victor Broglie. Details the life and works of this remarkable individual.
PBS
Pbs: Jonas Salk (1914 1995)
A Science Odyssey biography of Jonas Salk from PBS, noted medical scientist who discovered the vaccine for polio. Easy to read format with link to "Paralyzing Polio," a colorfully animated and interactive comic strip. Links also...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Henry Cavendish
Wikipedia offers biographical information on the British scientist Henry Cavendish (1731-1810), credited with having discovered hydrogen, which he described as "inflammable air."
University of California
Ucla: Maria Goeppert Mayer
UCLA Physics presents three documents here on Maria Goeppert Mayer, including a brief biography, a longer biography, and a physics meeting address on Mayer and the specifics of her work in nuclear physics.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Albert Einstein (1879 1955)
This site about Albert Einstein examines many of his theories. It also includes a list of Einstein quotes and references.