Mathematics: What is the witch of Agnesi? What did Maria Agnesi
prove about it? How is it used today?
Mathematics: What is Fermat's Last Theorem, and how did Sophie Germain
contribute to the solution?
Research and write a paper (refer to the grading checklist as a guide)
Part 1: An overview (in your own words) of her life and work
Part 2: A detailed description (in your own words)
on the aspect of her mathematics
that I have designated below.
Give simple examples, then the general statement,
and outline proofs when possible.
Be sure to include footnotes, and lists of
references and web references.
Choice of mathematician due Wed, Aug 25th
Draft 1 due Tues, Sep 7 at 5pm
Final Draft and presentation of your paper due Fri, Sep 17 - 24th
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Sonia Kovalevsky 1850-1891 was the first woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics. |
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