Math Masters

Throughout history, brilliant minds have advanced mathematics, solving problems that seemed impossible and creating new fields of study. From ancient geometers to modern computer scientists, these masters have left an indelible mark on mathematics and science.

Euclid (c. 300 BCE)

Father of Geometry

Euclid's "Elements" is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics. It systematized geometry and established the method of mathematical proof that is still used today.

Isaac Newton (1643-1727)

Calculus & Physics

Newton co-invented calculus and formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, fundamentally changing our understanding of the physical world.

Leonhard Euler (1707-1783)

Number Theory & Analysis

Euler made contributions to almost every area of mathematics, including graph theory, number theory, and mathematical analysis. He introduced much of modern mathematical notation.

Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855)

Prince of Mathematicians

Gauss made significant contributions to number theory, algebra, statistics, geometry, and many other fields. His work laid the foundation for much of modern mathematics.

Alan Turing (1912-1954)

Computer Science & Logic

Turing formalized the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing machine, laying the foundation for computer science and artificial intelligence.

Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)

Applied Mathematics

Johnson was a mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflights. Her work helped send astronauts to the moon.