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Five Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know About
Algorithm (noun): A set of rules for solving a problem.
Aerospace (noun): The science of flying in the air and space.
Cybersecurity (noun): The protection of computer systems from theft or damage.
Discover the incredible achievements of five pioneering women in technology!
Ada Lovelace:
Ada Lovelace was a visionary mathematician who worked on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, considered the world's first computer. She wrote the first machine algorithm, demonstrating that computers could perform tasks beyond simple calculations.
Katherine Johnson:
Katherine Johnson was an African American mathematician who worked for NASA. She verified complex aerospace data and calculated flight paths by hand, ensuring the success of missions like John Glenn's orbit and the Apollo 13 rescue.
Dame Stephanie Shirley:
Stephanie Shirley founded Freelance Programmers in 1962, creating a female-friendly workplace. She adopted the name "Steve" to overcome gender barriers and led her company to develop software for Concorde. She also founded Autistica, a charity for autism research.
Michelle Zatlyn:
Michelle Zatlyn co-founded Cloudflare, a cybersecurity company that protects websites from cyber attacks. Her company prevents billions of attacks daily and works on projects like election integrity and school cybersecurity.
Elizabeth Coulombe:
Elizabeth Coulombe co-founded Tero, an appliance company that recycles food waste into organic fertilizer. Her invention helps reduce landfill waste and combat climate change.
These women have made significant contributions to STEM, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in technology and science.
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Algorithm (noun): A set of rules for solving a problem.
Aerospace (noun): The science of flying in the air and space.
Cybersecurity (noun): The protection of computer systems from theft or damage.