Women in Computing
The rise of women as human computers marked a significant shift in the 19th century, as they were increasingly sought after for their ability to perform complex calculations at lower wages. Groups like the Harvard Computers, composed entirely of women, played a crucial role in categorizing astronomical data and supporting weather forecasting. This meticulous work laid the groundwork for the later development of machine computing, which became essential for organizations like NASA.In this clip
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