Suw Charman-Anderson put out a challenge to her readers to honor Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer (ever!) by writing blog posts on March 24 about women in technology whom they admire. So, Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
Although there are many women in technology who I admire, among them Dori Smith, Molly Holzschlag, Robin Williams, and Lynda Weinman, there is one who was a particular inspiration to me: Laura Lemay.
I don't know Laura personally, but when I was just learning HTML, she had three or four books already out on the topic. And though I found the information in her books useful, among other sources, what really inspired me was her attitude. She was a really smart programmer, and wasn't shy to tell you about it. I loved that she was a woman. If she could do it, I could do it.
Thanks, Laura!
And now she has chickens like me!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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I LOVE that you're a woman technology geek with chickens. I live vicariously through you. My dream is to have chickens and goats someday, although I'm a vegetarian so I will never have to kill them like you do.. I envy everything but that part. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post about women computer geeks, I've never heard of any of them besides Molly. Important history to know!