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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: MARIA AGNESI, 1718-1799. First woman to be appointed to a maths professorship (University of Bologna). Child prodigy who spoke 7 languages by age 11. Though she had many opportunities to study, growing up in a wealthy family, she chose mathematics 1/7
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: DR. HELEN QUINN, born 1943. A native of Australia, Quinn was encouraged to pursue maths by a high school teacher, but faced obstacles as a maths-loving girl in an era with limited opportunities for women. "I once walked into the engineering school 1/7
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: MARGARET HAMILTON, born 1936. Software engineer who worked on the Apollo missions, founder of two software companies, author of over 130 papers. Hamilton earned a degree in mathematics with a minor in philosophy from @earlham1847. She intended to 1/8
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The first American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics had a life with both an epic mic drop moment and a NYT critique of her outfit. Meet her in the thread below.
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: DR. WINIFRED EDGERTON MERRILL, 1862-1951. The first American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics. She was born in Wisconsin. Little is known about her parents, but they were able to provide her with both emotional and material support for her dreams 1/9
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May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is best known as a nurse but was also a pioneering statistician. Meet her--and hear her voice!!--in the thread below.
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, 1820-1910. Best known as a nurse who helped take the role of nurse from cultural caretaker to medical professional, Florence Nightingale was also a mathematical trailblazer. Her parents had objected to her becoming a nurse, 1/8
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🌟 #Greatwomeninmaths xitter.gq/GWOMaths/status/125995…
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, 1820-1910. Best known as a nurse who helped take the role of nurse from cultural caretaker to medical professional, Florence Nightingale was also a mathematical trailblazer. Her parents had objected to her becoming a nurse, 1/8
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GREAT WOMAN OF MATHEMATICS: DR. MARYAM MIRZAKHANI, 1977-2017. First woman and first Iranian to win the Fields Medal. Multiple gold medals at International Mathematical Olympiad as a teen. At age 20, she survived a tragic bus crash that killed many of her friends. Overcame 1/5
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To celebrate International Women in Maths Day, our first mathematician of the Day is Florence Nightingale 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 perhaps best known for her work as a nurse, but she was also a pioneering statistician. #WomenInMaths #WomenInMathsDay
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Today is #WomenInMaths day! This day (#May12) was created in the honour of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman awarded a Fields Medal 🏅. Celebrating the incredible contribution of women in mathematics and the legacy of Maryam Mirzakhani on this special day. #WomenInMathsDay 🌟
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Happy International Women in Mathematics day.❤️ Thanks to all the wo(men) that paved the way for me to be who I am today. Mathematics has contributed significantly to my achievements. #WomenInMaths 🌟
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