Achsah Mount Ely studied at Vassar College, beginning in 1865, the year teaching began there. She taught at several other institutions before becoming Head of Mathematics at Vassar College. In 1891, she became one of the first two women to join the New York Mathematical Society.
Manuela Garín was one of the first women to study mathematics at a Mexican university. She played an important role in the Mexican Mathematics Society, organising two Congresses, and was the first director of the School of Advanced Studies of the University of Sonora.
Danuta Gierulanka was a Polish mathematician, philosopher and psychologist. She wrote interesting works on mathematical education and on the philosophy of mathematics.
American performer, teacher, and writer
Juana Belén Gutiérrez wrote radical feminist literature against Catholicism, political corruption, and social injustices during the Porfiriato.
When the Union United Methodist Church was located in Lower Roxbury in 1916, the Women’s Home Missionary Society, under the leadership of Hattie B. Cooper (1862–1949), provided services for the growing population of African Americans in that area.
A local and national pioneer in the development of standards for childcare
Hongyi He is a Chinese papercut artist recognized as a “master of folk arts and crafts” by UNESCO.
Hallie Flanagan (1890–1969) was sworn in as director of the Federal Theatre Project on August 29, 1935.
American structural engineer