Major Works
Other Websites
- FACT MONSTER: ScientistsBiographies of noted scientists; includes geologists, biologists, astronomers, physicists, and more.
- ThoughtCo: Famous Women ScientistsIntroductions to 91 women in the sciences from ancient times to the present.
- BIOGRAPHY.COM: Computer ScientistsA short list compiled by biography.com
- ThoughtCo:11 Black Chemists and Chemical EngineersFrom Mae Jemison to George Washington Carver, contributions of chemists and chemical engineers
- African-American History & Biography: Inventors & ScientistsResearch guide maintained by Gaston County Public Library.
Histories & Documentaries
Patents
SEARCHING FOR PATENTS
Inventors patent their inventions for legal and commercial rights. Search Google Patents for the name of an invention and/or inventor and you may find a copy of the original patent. Drawings and descriptions are included with many of the patents in the database.
Go to: http://www.google.com/patents?hl=en
Be aware that many patents are similar in name and design since inventors build upon one another's work. For example you'll find hundreds of patents when you search for "light bulb." To narrow your search down to a reasonable number try Google Patent Advanced Search entering the patent title and/or inventor name.
Go to: https://books.google.com/advanced_patent_search
Librarian
Biographies to Check Out
Scientists
- NC LiveSearch "scientists biographies" for articles/eBooks like The Unforgotten Sisters: Female Astronomers and Scientists Before Caroline Herschel (2016).
Selecting "Science & Technology" in the Subject sidebar will open a list of all the science-related databases available.
Technology (Computer Scientists)
Search our Catalog by Subject for: computer technology *biography
Engineers
Search our Catalog by Subject for: engineers *biography for biographies of individuals.
America's Engineering Marvels by Call Number: 624.097 HIGISBN: 0517219530Publication Date: 2004-01-06- Automobile Design: great designers and their work by Call Number: 629.231 BISBN: 0837600456Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Mathematicians
Search our Catalog by Subject for: *mathematicians biography
The Secret Lives of Numbers by Call Number: 510.9 KITISBN: 9780063206052Publication Date: 2024-07-09
Lady Byron and Her Daughters by Call Number: 928.2Byron MARISBN: 9780393082685Publication Date: 2015-10-13
Inventors
In our Catalog do a Keyword search for:
- Inventor
- Women Inventor*
Also try searching by a specific name; for example, Eli Whitney.
An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors by Call Number: j602 SPEISBN: 9781404866621Publication Date: 2011-07-01
Citation
Author: Gaston County Public Library
Title: Scientists & Inventors (STEM)
URL: https://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/homework-topics/Scientists-Inventors
Revised: 17 November 2022