Women in the Shadows: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Women in Tech
![Jese Leos](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/samuel-taylor-coleridge.jpg)
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4587 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 217 pages |
Hardcover | : | 463 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.5 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 1.24 x 8.5 inches |
Throughout history, women have made countless contributions to the field of technology, yet their stories often go untold. From the pioneering Ada Lovelace to the modern-day innovators, women have played a vital role in shaping the technological landscape we know today.
Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Born in 1815, Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the renowned poet Lord Byron. She is widely considered to be the first computer programmer, having written the world's first algorithm for a computing machine, the Analytical Engine, designed by Charles Babbage.
![Ada Lovelace, The First Computer Programmer Women In The Shadows: Gender Puppets And The Power Of Tradition In Bali (Ohio RIS Southeast Asia 129)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/medium-image/ada-lovelace-the-first-computer-programmer.jpeg)
Lovelace's work was groundbreaking, as it demonstrated the potential of computers to go beyond simple calculations and perform complex tasks. She also foresaw the potential for computers to be used in a wide variety of applications, from music to graphics.
Grace Hopper: The Mother of COBOL
Grace Hopper was a computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral who was a pioneer in the field of computer programming. She is best known for developing the first compiler for a computer programming language, COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language).
![Grace Hopper, The Mother Of COBOL Women In The Shadows: Gender Puppets And The Power Of Tradition In Bali (Ohio RIS Southeast Asia 129)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/medium-image/grace-hopper-the-mother-of-cobol.jpeg)
COBOL was a revolutionary language that made it possible for businesses to use computers to process data more efficiently. It is still widely used today in the financial and insurance industries.
Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star and Inventor
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor who starred in a number of Hollywood films in the 1930s and 1940s. However, she was also a brilliant inventor who developed a spread spectrum communication system that was later used in the development of Wi-Fi and GPS.
![Hedy Lamarr, The Hollywood Star And Inventor Women In The Shadows: Gender Puppets And The Power Of Tradition In Bali (Ohio RIS Southeast Asia 129)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/medium-image/hedy-lamarr-the-hollywood-star-and-inventor.jpeg)
Lamarr's invention was groundbreaking, as it allowed for secure communication in the presence of jamming. It is still used today in a variety of military and civilian applications.
Katherine Johnson: The Mathematician Who Helped Put Man on the Moon
Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA from 1953 to 1986. She was one of the "human computers" who calculated the trajectories for the Apollo missions that landed men on the moon.
![Katherine Johnson, The Mathematician Who Helped Put Man On The Moon Women In The Shadows: Gender Puppets And The Power Of Tradition In Bali (Ohio RIS Southeast Asia 129)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/medium-image/katherine-johnson-the-mathematician-who-helped-put-man-on-the-moon.jpeg)
Johnson's work was essential to the success of the Apollo missions. She was also a pioneer in the field of space exploration, and her work helped to pave the way for future astronauts.
Women in Tech Today
Today, women are still underrepresented in the field of technology. However, there are a number of organizations and initiatives that are working to increase diversity and inclusion in tech.
One of the most important challenges facing women in tech is the lack of role models. Many young women do not know about the contributions that women have made to the field, and they may not see themselves as having a place in tech.
By uncovering the hidden histories of women in tech, we can help to inspire a new generation of women to pursue careers in the field. We can also help to create a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce that is better equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4587 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 217 pages |
Hardcover | : | 463 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.5 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 1.24 x 8.5 inches |
Do you want to contribute by writing guest posts on this blog?
Please contact us and send us a resume of previous articles that you have written.
Novel
Genre
Reader
Paperback
Paragraph
Bookmark
Shelf
Bibliography
Foreword
Synopsis
Annotation
Footnote
Tome
Bestseller
Classics
Library card
Narrative
Biography
Autobiography
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Narrator
Character
Card Catalog
Stacks
Archives
Periodicals
Scholarly
Lending
Reading Room
Rare Books
Special Collections
Interlibrary
Literacy
Thesis
Dissertation
Storytelling
Awards
Reading List
Book Club
Michael A Dalton
James C Dobson
Andrei Malaev Babel
Sye Albert
Helen Reddington
Janet Wertman
Leonardo E Arteaga Ibarra
Yong Chen
Jamie Smart
Dancing Dolphin Patterns
Kerryn Higgs
Angel Lawson
Richard Calland
Scott Motto
Che Jackson
Sue Austin
Barb Bailey
Traveler Republic
Ce Rose
Stooges Brass Band
Light bulbAdvertise smarter! Our strategic ad space ensures maximum exposure. Reserve your spot today!
![Kite To Freedom: The Story Of A Kite Flying Contest The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge And The Underground Railroad](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/the-story-of-the-kite-flying-contest-the-niagara-falls-suspension-bridge-and-the-connecting-of-two-countries.jpeg)
![Albert Camus profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/albert-camus.jpg)
![Walking Around Wales: A Diary From Our Journey Around Wales](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/diary-from-our-journey-around-wales-a-narrative-of-our-explorations-and-discoveries.jpeg)
![Branden Simmons profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/branden-simmons.jpg)
![Russian Orthodoxy Nationalism And The Soviet State During The Gorbachev Years 1985 1991 (Routledge Religion Society And Government In Eastern Europe And The Former Soviet States)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/russian-orthodoxy-nationalism-and-the-soviet-state-during-the-gorbachev-years.jpeg)
![Clarence Brooks profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/clarence-brooks.jpg)
- Jamal BlairFollow ·10.4k
- Jaden CoxFollow ·16k
- Guy PowellFollow ·17.5k
- Demetrius CarterFollow ·4.4k
- Hank MitchellFollow ·2.5k
- Dwight BlairFollow ·7.7k
- Jared PowellFollow ·7.7k
- Isaac AsimovFollow ·16.7k
![Octopus As Pets Octopus Pets For Keeping Care Costs Tank Health And Diet Octopus As Pets Owner S Guide](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/octopus-as-pets-a-comprehensive-guide-to-care-costs-tank-health-and-diet.jpeg)
![Bob Cooper profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/bob-cooper.jpg)
Octopus as Pets: A Comprehensive Guide to Care, Costs,...
Octopuses are...
![The Boy In The Labyrinth: Poems (Akron In Poetry)](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/akron-ohio-a-city-of-poems.jpeg)
![Allan James profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/allan-james.jpg)
Akron, Ohio: A City of Poems
Akron, Ohio is a city with...
![Raising Rabbits For Meat For Beginners: A Step By Step Guide On How To Raise Rabbits For Meat](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/a-comprehensive-guide-to-raising-rabbits-for-meat.jpeg)
![Hunter Mitchell profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/hunter-mitchell.jpg)
A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Rabbits for Meat
Rabbit meat is a nutritious and sustainable...
![The Constitution At Your Dinner Table](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/the-constitution-at-your-dinner-table-how-the-founding-fathers-shaped-american-cuisine.jpeg)
![Chase Morris profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/chase-morris.jpg)
The Constitution at Your Dinner Table: How the Founding...
The United States...
![Best Seat In The House: Drumming In The 70s With Marriott Frampton And Humble Pie](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/drumming-in-the-70s-with-marriott-frampton-and-humble-pie-a-retrospective.jpeg)
![Pete Blair profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/pete-blair.jpg)
Drumming in the 70s with Marriott, Frampton, and Humble...
The 1970s was a...
![King Leopold S Ghostwriter: The Creation Of Persons And States In The Nineteenth Century](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/small-image/the-creation-of-persons-and-states-in-the-nineteenth-century-a-comparative-study-of-france-and-the-united-states.jpeg)
![Herbert Cox profile picture](https://synopsis.deedeebook.com/author/herbert-cox.jpg)
The Creation of Persons and States in the Nineteenth...
The nineteenth century...
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4587 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 217 pages |
Hardcover | : | 463 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.5 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 1.24 x 8.5 inches |