Sofia(Sofya) Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
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Sofia(Sofya) Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Despite the attitudes of the time towards academic work by women, she gained respect for her work on differential equations and Abelian integrals. She was appointed to the University of Stockholm, and in 1888 she won the prestigious Prix Bordin prize (awarded by the French Academy of Science) for her groundbreaking paper On the Rotation of a Solid Body about a Fixed Point. Photographed in 1871
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This print showcases Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya, a remarkable Russian mathematician who defied societal norms and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. Born in 1850, she became the first female member of the prestigious St Petersburg Academy of Sciences during an era when women were discouraged from pursuing academic careers. Kovalevskaya's groundbreaking work on differential equations and Abelian integrals earned her immense respect within the scientific community. Her dedication and brilliance led to her appointment at the University of Stockholm, where she continued to excel in her research. In 1888, Kovalevskaya received international recognition for her exceptional paper titled "On the Rotation of a Solid Body about a Fixed Point" winning the esteemed Prix Bordin prize awarded by the French Academy of Science. This achievement solidified her status as one of history's most influential mathematicians. The photograph captures Kovalevskaya in 1871, radiating intelligence and determination. It serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of women in academia. Science Photo Library presents this colored image with utmost reverence for Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya's extraordinary achievements.
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