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Biography (Gale in Context)
Due to the loss of federal IMLS funding, this resource will no longer be available to MWCC students, faculty and staff starting on July 1, 2025.

Biographies of the world’s most influential people throughout history.
Academic Search Complete
Your best bet for most research with peer-reviewed articles on every subject.
Films on Demand
You may find videos or interviews about your mathematician/scientist.

News & Info for Students
From the American Mathematical Society
Math Occupations
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Fields Medal Winners 2018
The prestigious Fields Medal is awarded every four years to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and for the promise of future achievement. Includes videos about each winner.
Abel Prize
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters recognizes contributions to the field of mathematics that are of extraordinary depth and influence.
Karen Uhlenbeck
The first woman to win the Abel Prize! And she's an American!

Search the name of your scientist or mathematician here.