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Online Math Applications: History
Student-written history of mathematics includes short biographies of individuals responsible for a few of the most significant discoveries.
Mathematicians Are People Too
Short quiz introduces great minds from ancient times through the modern day.
Mathematician Biography Index
Features brief biographies for most important mathematicians in history.
Math Marvels
Several interviews with famous mathematicians, compiled by honors math students from Ward Melville High School.
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Information about women who have made important contributions to mathematics.
Biographies of Math
Short biographies of men and women whose contributions to math and science have changed the world. Search by name, alphabetically, or by partial name.
Leonhard Euler
Describes Euler's upbringing, his teaching career at St. Petersburg in Russia, and discoveries of equations for fluid mechanics. Page includes list of math fields where he contributed.
A Modern History of Blacks in Mathematics
Timeline summarizes the achievements of African-Americans. Includes links to short biographies.
Mathematician Trading Cards
Just like baseball cards, but with short profiles of mathematicians.
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