Women's History Month (Oct) and Person's Day (Oct 18)

An article focused on 17 female scientists from around the world who have made huge contributions to our scientific understanding.

Listen to audio files, watch videos and read a biography of the courageous Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks is well known for her work in quietly battling segregation in the United States.

Learn about Ada Lovelace, a computer programmer and mathematician who lived from 1815–1852.

An article that remarks on the impact made by 14 strong women around the world

Part of an on-going project at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. Here you can find biographical essays on the women mathematicians profiled.

Take a closer look at the life of escaped slave and American icon Harriet Tubman, who liberated over 700 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.

Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage, she renamed herself Sojourner Truth and became known as an electrifying orator and her speeches argued for abolition and women's rights.

A biography of Frida Kahlo, an extraordinary artist from Mexico, along with photos of some of her works.

In this TED ED video, you will learn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work.

This Ted Ed lesson examines Marie Skłodowska Curie’s revolutionary research laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few.

A short article and a 13 minute film about the life and work of artist Georgia O'Keefe.

This website has an extensive biography of Helen Keller, including photos. You can also read through some of her most memorable quotes.

She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was Cleopatra just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her own right? Watch this TED ED video to learn more

Rachel Carson investigated into the misuse of chemicals and their toll on nature. In 1962, she published her findings in “Silent Spring,” which immediately drew both applause and impassioned dissent.

In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences for the murderers. A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings.

A biography of Marie Durie from the Nobel Prize organization -- she became the first female Nobel Laureate in 1903 for her work in science and received a second Nobel prize in 1911.

Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders.

A list of all the women who have won Nobel Prizes in recognition of their work

An essay by Margaret Atwood about Rachel Carson who wrote one of the most influential books about the environment: Silent Spring.

The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for figuring it out. But there’s another name you may not know: Rosalind Franklin.

In 1944, amateur astronomer Hisako Koyama’s latest endeavor was sketching the sun’s shifting surface. She spent weeks angling her telescope towards the sun and tracking every change she saw with drawings. Little did she know, these drawings were the start of one of the most important records of solar activity in human history.

Get to know the life and works of poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who became one of colonial America’s most famous writers.

A list of 13 female leaders of countries around the world. Click each name for a brief article about their achievements.

Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author.

Learn more about Ida B. Wells, an anti-lynching crusader who used the power of journalism and statistical evidence to raise awareness about the most extreme horrors of life in the Southern United States for African Americans.

The Women@NASA interactive project has videos and essays showcasing outstanding women who are enjoying successful careers and inspiring other young women to follow their dreams.

This site shares information about women's participation and contributions from the early days of flight to the Space Race, from the earliest female pioneers to racing pilots to the first female commercial pilots to women in space.