Today, estimates show thatwomen comprise 26.7 percent (or less) of the industry.
In that role, she performed long and tedious mathematical calculations alongside other brilliant women.
Clarke was also the first woman to earn a Masters of Science in electrical engineering from MIT.
Lillian Gilbreth.
It was primarily used to solve equations for sending power through electrical transmission lines.
Later in her career, she worked on the design and building of hydroelectric dams.
Her expertise helped develop the turbines that generate hydropower at the Hoover Dam today.
Edith Clarke.
Women Shaping Our Modern Life
Our use of modern computers owes a debt to many women.
Grace Murray Hopper, a mathematics and physics educator pre-World War II, joined the U.S.
Naval Reserve (Womens Reserve), also known as WAVES.
Grace Murray Hopper.
Radia Perlmanhas been nicknamed “the Mother of the Internet,” and with good reason.
Sometimes, you just have tobethe inspiration that encourages others to take action.
Kimberly Bryantis a successful engineer who has led others in numerous technical leadership roles for Fortune 100 companies.
Radia Perlman.
Maria Klaweis a prominent computer scientist who is a key advocate for women in STEM fields.
She foundedGirls Who Code, an organization with a mission to exit the gender gap in technology.
Ada Lopezhas long been an advocate for accessibility in technology, and it shows in her career.
Grace Yeeis a rare soul who has had plenty of support for her career in tech.
Today, Yee is a strong advocate for STEM and technology.
Are you a woman seeking a chance to connection with other women in STEM fields?
Kimberly Bryant.
Check out theWomen in Tech Summit, which covers both personal growth topics alongside hardcore tech topics.
Maria Klawe.
Reshma Saujani.
Delphine Donné.
Ada Lopez.
Grace Yee.
