Never one to follow gender stereotypes, Grace
Hopper graduated with a Ph. D. in mathematics, joined the United States Naval Reserves,
and in 1944 became one of the first computer programmers. Until her death in 1992, Dr.
Hopper presented fascinating lectures peppered with her particular brand of wit and
wisdom. You can read about her life and contribution to computer science at www.cs.yale.edu/HTML/YALE/CS/HyPlans/tap/Files/
hopper-wit.html.
The U.S. Navy commissioned a destroyer in her honor, the U.S.S. Hopper. It is the
first time a destroyer has been named after a woman. You'll find additional information at web.mit.edu/invent/www/inventorsA-H/hopper.html.
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