Women in Computers

Lesson Two

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Grace Hopper-1960's
Jean E. Sammet-1960's
Mina Rees-1970's
Ida Rhodes-1970's
Gwen Bell-1980's
Alice R. Burks-1980's
Sandra Kurtzig-1990's
Thelma Estrin-1990's
Other Sources about Women in Computers
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Materials:

Word Processing Program

Instructions:

Have students view the Women in Computers Web Page. Then, have them answer the following questions:

  1. Who helped create COBOL?

  2. Who founded the Computer Museum?

  3. When was Alice R. Burks born?

  4. Where did Ida Rhodes go to college?

  5. What was Jean E. Sammet famous for?

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