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Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper, pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral, transformed computing by making machines speak human-readable language. From programming the Harvard Mark I to developing the first compilers and shaping COBOL, Hopper democratized software, emphasizing portability, clarity, and standards. Her innovations enabled modern programming practices, making large-scale business and government systems reliable and maintainable. Beyond code, Hopperu2019s teaching, metaphors, and advocacy widened participation in computing.https://maxmag.org/tributes/grace-hopper-computer-pioneer/

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Grace Hopper

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  1. Presented by Maxmag

  2. GRACE HOPPER: THE ADMIRAL WHO TAUGHT COMPUTERS TO SPEAK HUMAN Early Life & Education Born in 1906, New York City Known for curiosity (dismantling clocks as a child) Degrees in mathematics & physics from Vassar; Ph.D. from Yale Overcame barriers for women in higher education

  3. FROM TEACHING TO THE NAVY Early career as a professor at Vassar Joined U.S. Navy Reserve during WWII Assigned to Harvard Computation Lab → worked on the Harvard Mark I Gained reputation for clarity, manuals, and problem-solving

  4. COMPILER REVOLUTION Identified the “translation bottleneck” in programming Created the A-0 system, first practical compiler (1952) Vision: let machines translate → free humans to focus on ideas This turning point defines Grace Hopper as a true computer pioneer

  5. COBOL & BUSINESS COMPUTING Developed FLOW-MATIC, precursor to COBOL 1959: Helped lead creation of COBOL (Common Business- Oriented Language) COBOL’s English-like style widened participation in programming Still used in finance and government systems today

  6. LEADERSHIP & LEGACY Rose to rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy Famous for metaphors: nanoseconds, debugging the moth Advocated for standards, portability, and teaching with clarity Annual Grace Hopper Celebration honors women in tech

  7. METHWHY GRACE HOPPER STILL MATTERSODOLOGY Showed that readable languages democratize computing Her compiler vision echoes in modern programming tools Culture of clarity, automation, and inclusion continues today Grace Hopper remains a guiding model for engineers and leaders

  8. THANK YOU

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