11 Inspiring Women in Tech History

Today is Internation Women's day 2023.

A thread of 11 inspiring Women in Tech History.

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Ada Lovelace

She was a Mathematician, considered the first programmer.

She wrote the first algorithm intended to be executed by a machine, and she is one of the most important figures in programming

Her legacy is a reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion tech. pic.twitter.com/7DrCXzGdda

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Margaret E. Knight

Inventor with 20+ patents, including a machine that folded and glued paper bags.

Her work helped to develop many contemporary manufacturing processes.

Despite discrimination and obstacles as a woman in the male-dominated engineering industry, she persisted pic.twitter.com/dOtB7cnWJW

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Grace Hopper

Computer scientist and mathematician.

She created the first compiler and contributed to creating COBOL.

She is an inspiration for Women in Tech, as she was been a pioneer computer scientist and inventor, despite facing gender bias pic.twitter.com/VeEuzQDROv

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Katherine Johnson

Mathematician and computer scientist, worked for NASA.

She predicted flight paths for space missions, including the first manned voyage to the moon.

As a black woman, she faced discrimination and barriers, but she is a role model for women in tech. pic.twitter.com/ycYRdtJS6o

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Jean Jennings Bartik

One of the first programmers of the ENIAC computer used to calculate ballistic trajectories during World War II.

Her work is a testament to the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. pic.twitter.com/USEbHyGiqa

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Radia Perlman

Computer scientist credited with creating the spanning-tree protocol.

Perlman’s groundbreaking work in network protocol design and bridging technology, which paved the way for modern internet infrastructure, inspires women in the male-dominated tech industry. pic.twitter.com/XexhhA6Ncn

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Anita Borg

Computer scientist and women’s rights advocate.

Founded the Institute for Women and Technology.

She concentrated on advancing diversity in the technology sector and improving the representation of women in the field. pic.twitter.com/sNCEnyDREz

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Carol Shaw

One of the first female video game designers.

In the '70s, she created games such as River Raid and 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe while employed by Activision.

Shaw’s groundbreaking work serves as an inspiration for today’s women in the gaming industry. pic.twitter.com/ejyRpVWacG

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Shafi Goldwasser

Computer scientist, worked on complexity theory & cryptography disciplines.

Received various honors, including the Turing Award.

Her leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion provided lessons for breaking down barriers and promoting equality in tech. pic.twitter.com/yO9jFvyOg6

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Susan Kare

A graphic designer who worked on many icons and graphics for Apple.

Her contributions to the development of UI design and iconography serve as a reminder of the importance of diversity and creativity in the tech industry. pic.twitter.com/DtmbLDwXHa

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Lynn Conway

Computer scientist, electrical engineer.

Contributed to computer architecture development, and her work on VLSI revolutionized the science of microelectronics.

Her advocacy for transgender rights & inclusion helped break down barriers and promote diversity. pic.twitter.com/ytsM9CKJWS

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