BrainCake : Biographies

Headline: Biographies

I was wondering... a curious look at women's adventures in science
This cool site by the National Academies has tons of bios of great women in science, awesome games, an interactive timeline, and much more. You can even submit a science question and get it answered by a real scientist! If you like what you see, I Was Wondering also has a set of great books to explore.
Women in Computer Science
This site offers biographies of women who have made strides in computer science, and also has links to lots of other great resources!
Elizabeth Blackburn was named Scientist of the Year: Notable for 2007 by Discover Magazine. Her groundbreaking research in genetics could lead to revolutionary treatments for cancer.
GirlGeeks - The Source for Women in Computing
See who the GirlGeek of the week is, and search through the archives for bios of awesome women in computing
Exciting and Innovative Women in Unique Science Careers
National Geographic helps you learn more about these careers.
Women in Mathematics
Presented by Agnes Scott College.
Her understanding of chimps helped us understands what makes humans human
Learn more about wildlife research, education and conservation from the Jane Goodall Institute.
Pioneer, environmentalist, catalyst, Pittsburgher
Presented by RachelCarson.org.
The most important leaders of the 20th century
Time magazine names the top 100 people who have shaped our world.
America's first woman in space...blazing a trail through the universe
Presented by SallyRideScience.com.
Women in Science
This site, from the University of Alabama, explores 4000 years of women in science.
Biographies of women in math, science and technology
This site provides an excellent collection of Web site resources.
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers and others.
Presented by DistinguishedWomen.com