Mathematics Research Guide: Background & Reference

Online encyclopedia that provides names, definitions, key results, and further reading on algorithmic problems.

Print encyclopedias in the Reference section of the library.

An open math encyclopedia created collaboratively by a virtual community which aims to help make mathematical knowledge more accessible.

Surveys the history of Western thought and culture. Explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital.
Extent: Multidisciplinary

Provides biographical information on 2400 scientists who have made important achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth sciences, engineering, technology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, medicine, and mathematics.

Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.

Digital audio and video interviews conducted with mathematicians by Eugene B. Dynkin over 50 years, starting in 1955; includes biographies and photos for most interviewees

Math reference tables.

Access to mathematical formulas, organized by topic.

A collection of mathematical theorems, formulas, functions, constants, etc.