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DescriptionPrepare to be inspired. The Women of Mathematics is a full-colour volume that takes aim at the forgotten influence of women on the development of mathematics over the last two millennia.You'll see each eminent mathematician come to life on each page, women like the astronomer-philosopher Hypatia, theoretical physicist Emmy Noether, and rocket scientist Annie Easley. The Women of Mathematics is an affirmation of female genius and a celebration of the boundless applications of mathematics. See their stories! Author descriptionDr. Talithia Williams develops statistical models that emphasise the spatial and temporal structure of data with environmental applications. Williams received her B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, master's degrees in both mathematics from Howard University and statistics from Rice University, and a PhD in statistics from Rice University. Her professional experiences include research appointments at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the National Security Agency (NSA), and NASA. Renowned for her popular TED Talk, 'Own Your Body's Data,' she has delivered speeches nationally and internationally on the value of statistics in quantifying personal health information. |