Ada Lovelace
1815-1852

Ada Lovelace

The First Programmer

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Grace Hopper
1906-1992

Grace Hopper

Queen of Code

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Katherine Johnson
1918-2020

Katherine Johnson

The Human Computer

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Margaret Hamilton
1936-Present

Margaret Hamilton

Software Pioneer

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Radia Perlman
1951-Present

Radia Perlman

Mother of the Internet

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Fei-Fei Li
1976-Present

Fei-Fei Li

AI Visionary

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

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.

Fei-Fei Li

1976 - Present

Pioneer of Modern AI & Computer Vision

Created ImageNet, the landmark dataset that ignited the deep learning revolution. As Chief Scientist of AI/ML at Google Cloud, she champions human-centered AI and founded AI4ALL.

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.

About ACM-W

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.

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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.

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