Ada Lovelace
The First Programmer
Grace Hopper
Queen of Code
Katherine Johnson
The Human Computer
Margaret Hamilton
Software Pioneer
Radia Perlman
Mother of the Internet
Fei-Fei Li
AI Visionary
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Women Who Changed Computing
These remarkable women broke barriers and laid the foundation for modern technology. Their legacy inspires us every day.
Ada Lovelace
1815 - 1852
First Computer Programmer
Wrote the first algorithm intended for a machine. She saw the potential of computers beyond pure calculation, envisioning them as tools for creating music and art.
Grace Hopper
1906 - 1992
Pioneer of Computer Programming
Developed the first compiler and was instrumental in creating COBOL. She popularized the term 'debugging' after removing a moth from a computer.
Hedy Lamarr
1914 - 2000
Inventor of Frequency Hopping
Co-invented spread spectrum technology during WWII, which became the foundation for WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS systems we use today.
Katherine Johnson
1918 - 2020
NASA Mathematician
Her calculations were critical to the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflights. John Glenn specifically requested her to verify calculations.
Margaret Hamilton
1936 - Present
Software Engineering Pioneer
Led the team that developed the onboard flight software for NASA's Apollo missions. She coined the term 'software engineering'.
Radia Perlman
1951 - Present
Mother of the Internet
Invented the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), fundamental to the operation of network bridges. Her work enabled the internet as we know it.
...and many more.
The legacy continues today. Women across the globe are actively architecting the future of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and global infrastructure every single day.
Empowering Women in Computing
ACM-W supports, celebrates, and advocates for women in computing. We provide a platform for networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Our mission is to create an environment where women in computing can thrive, share their achievements, and inspire the next generation of technologists.
Through workshops, hackathons, conferences, and community building, we're shaping a more inclusive future in technology.
SSN College of Engineering
The ACM-W chapter at SSN College of Engineering is one of the most active student chapters in India. We organize workshops, hackathons, speaker sessions, and networking events to foster a community of women technologists.
Located in Chennai, SSN has been a hub of technical excellence since 1996, consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.