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Women in Math

Who says women can't do math? Mathematics as a field of science or philosophy was largely closed to women before the twentieth century. Even so, from ancient times, some women have achieved notably in mathematics.

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Mary McLeod Bethune

Friday May 18, 2012

Mary McLeod BethuneMary McLeod Bethune is known for her work as an educator, founding what became Bethune-Cookman College and serving as its president, as an official in FDR's administration, and for her work with the National Council of Negro Women. She died on May 18, 1955.

The Female Paul Revere

Thursday May 17, 2012
You've heard of Paul Revere? A woman did something quite similar -- riding on horseback at night to warn farm families of a British landing and to raise the militia to respond -- but she is reported to have traveled about twice as far as Revere is credited with riding. Learn more about this legendary teenage heroine of the American Revolution: Sybil Ludington - Revolutionary War Heroine

May 16, 1929 - March 27, 2012

Wednesday May 16, 2012
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Famous Mothers and Daughters in History

Sunday May 13, 2012
Lucy Stone and Alice Stone Blackwell
Many women in history found their fame through husbands, fathers, and sons. Because men were more likely to wield power in their influence, it's often through the male relatives that women are remembered. But a few mother-daughter pairs are famous -- and there are even a few families where granddaughters made it into the history books. I've listed here some memorable mother and daughter relationships, including a few granddaughters.

Image: Lucy Stone with Alice Stone Blackwell
Courtesy of Library of Congress

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