Happy Ada Lovelace Day!

Ada who, you might ask?

It's one helluva story.

Ada Lovelace Day 2016 -- A Celebration Of Women In Science And Technology

Augusta Ada King-Noel, Countess of Lovelace (née Byron; 10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852) was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. Her notes on the engine include what is recognized as the first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine. As a result, she is often regarded as the first computer programmer.

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Ada Lovelace Day 2016: international celebration of women in STEM

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Ada Lovelace Day 2016: Who was Ada Lovelace and why is she still a role model for women today?

Ada Lovelace Day 2016 | Department of Biology | New York University