5 Women Who Changed The Tech World
The tech world has always (and still is) heavily dominated by men, meaning women’s contributions are frequently left out or even unheard of. Yet despite the many obstacles, women continue to thrive and change the tech world.
This is why today, on International Women’s Day, it’s important to remember and celebrate some of the most incredible women in tech:
Hedy Lamarr: The Inventor of WiFi
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her “secret communication system”, designed with the help of the composer George Antheil. This frequency hopping system was intended as a way to set radio-guided torpedos off course during the war, but the idea eventually inspired Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth technology commonly used today.
Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer: The Inventor of WiFi
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her “secret communication system”, designed with the help of the composer George Antheil. This frequency hopping system was intended as a way to set radio-guided torpedos off course during the war, but the idea eventually inspired Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth technology commonly used today.
Annie Easley:
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her “secret communication system”, designed with the help of the composer George Antheil. This frequency hopping system was intended as a way to set radio-guided torpedos off course during the war, but the idea eventually inspired Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth technology commonly used today.
Mary Wilkes:
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her “secret communication system”, designed with the help of the composer George Antheil. This frequency hopping system was intended as a way.
Radia Perlman: The Mother Of The Internet
Hedy was a self-taught inventor and film actress, who was awarded a patent in 1942 for her “secret communication system”, designed with the help of the composer George Antheil. This frequency hopping system was intended as a way to set radio-