Girls In Tech

Since many of us are aware of just how often women’s contributions to the tech world go unnoticed, we wanted to give all of you a chance to help change that.  Here’s how:  March 24 is Ada Lovelace Day. — This is an international day of blogging (videologging, podcasting, comic drawing, etc.) to celebrate our unsung heroines, whatever they do.  It doesn’t matter how new or old your blog is, what gender you are, what language you blog in, or what you normally blog about – everyone is invited to join in this effort.

Just sign the pledge at: http://findingada.com/ and publish your blog post any time on Wednesday March 24th,  2010. From our past blogs on Dr. Grace Hopper and others, we know that there are many of these women in tech out there that are worthy of and due our tributes for the accolades they have received and accomplishments they have achieved.  Local and current figures in the tech world who you know, we would also love to hear about!  You are invited to tell the world about these unsung heroines, whatever they do!

Who was Ada?

Ada Lovelace was one of the world’s first computer programmers, and one of the first people to see computers as more than just a machine for doing sums. She wrote programs for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, a general-purpose computing machine, despite the fact that it was never built.  She also wrote the very first description of a computer and of software.

Join the movement & post your blog!