Written by practicing mathematicians, teachers and researchers, these profiles give voice to the variety of pathways into mathematics that women have followed and the diversity of areas in which mathematics can work. The work also celebrates the contributions of minority women, including 10 African-American, Latina, and Asian mathematicians. Although the collection includes historical women, the emphasis is on contemporary mathematicians, many of whom have not been profiled in any previous work. Designed for secondary school students and the general public, each profile describes major life events, obstacles faced and overcome, educational and career milestones-including a discussion of mathematical research in non-technical terms-and interests outside of 2 promotics. This volume features substantive biographical essays on 59 women from around the world who have made significant contributions to mathematics from antiquity to the present. Although the collection includes historical women, the emphasis is on.
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