In Memoriam

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Ada Lovelace

(1815 -- 1852)

Visionary mathematician who saw the potential of computing a century before it existed. Her notes on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine are considered the first computer program.

Alan Turing

(1912 -- 1954)

Father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. His work breaking the Enigma code helped shorten World War II and saved countless lives.

Grace Hopper

(1906 -- 1992)

Pioneer of computer programming who developed the first compiler. Her belief that programming languages should be accessible transformed the field forever.