Trailblazer in STEM: Beatrice Shilling
"If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time."-...
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- Feb 15
The Brains Behind ENIAC
Did you know that the first general-purpose computer, the ENIAC, was programmed by women? What is ENIAC? ENIAC (Electronic Numerical...
- Jan 5
Women in STEM: Sofya Kovalevskaya
"Mathematics opens up a new, wonderful world" Sofya Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya was a pioneer for women in mathematics. She is the first...
- Oct 2, 2023
Women Heroes: Mary Allen Wilkes
Mary Allen Wilkes was a renowned computer scientist who gained recognition for building her home computer, a feat that placed her among...
- Oct 1, 2023
Women Heroes: Klára Dán von Neumann
Klára Dán von Neumann was a remarkable figure and a true inspiration to all who aspire to greatness in the field of programming. Her...
- Sep 30, 2023
Women Heroes:Anita Borg
Meet Anita Borg Naffz, a prominent American computer scientist who dedicated her career to advocating for women's advancement in...
- Sep 26, 2023
Women Heroes:Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper was one of the noteworthy women in STEM with her outstanding contribution to computer science and technology. Hopper was a...
- Sep 24, 2023
Women Heroes: Mary Jackson
The achievements of Mary Jackson; the first African American female engineer in NASA. Early life Born on April 9, 1921, in Hampton,...
- Sep 18, 2023
Women Heroes: Ada Lovelace
When you think about women in computer science, you think about Ada Lovelace. But who is she really and why is she important? Ada...
- Sep 13, 2023
Women Heroes: Katherine Johnson
One of the less-known significant woman in mathematics is Katherine Johnson, the women who put the man on the moon. Early life Katherine...
- Sep 12, 2023
Who is Marie Curie?
Marie Curie, a name that resonates with scientific greatness and groundbreaking discoveries, remains an enduring icon in the world of...
- Aug 30, 2023
Breaking Gender Norms: Women Leading the Computer Science Revolution
Hello everyone! I'm Jeshada, a student who's interested in studying computer science. Naturally, I did some research on the field and...
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