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ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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Betty Snyder Holberton, Jean Jennings Bartik, Kathleen McNulty Mauchly
Antonelli, Marlyn Wescoff Meltzer, Ruth Lichterman Teitelbaum and
Frances Bilas Spence belong in our history books and computer
courses, "Not only did they program the first modern computer, some
devoted decades to making programming easier and more accessible for
all who followed."
They programmed ENIAC to perform a ballistics trajectory, a
differential calculus equation important to the WWII effort, and they
succeeded brilliantly. When the ENIAC was unveiled to the public on
February 14, 1946, their program captured the imagination of the press
and made headlines across the country. Afterwards, the ENIAC became a
legendary machine and its engineers (all men) became famous.
Find out more about these ladies at http://eniacprogrammers.org
BTW- They also are needing donations to help produce a documentary
about these ladies if you are interested in helping let the world know.
Tammy West
Wildwood Studios LLC
www.thewildwoodstudios.com
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