Inspirational Books
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Inspirational books about women in Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Grace Brewster Hopper, a visionary American computer scientist, mathematician, and United States Navy rear admiral, shattered barriers and revolutionised the world of computing. Born in 1906, Hopper’s passion for mathematics and problem-solving led her to a groundbreaking career.
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr, 1944
Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in Austria in 1914, Lamarr’s life was a fascinating blend of glamour and groundbreaking scientific contributions.
While she achieved fame as a Hollywood actress, Lamarr’s true passion lay in the realm of invention. During World War II, she co-invented a system for frequency hopping, a technology that laid the groundwork for modern wireless communications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Katherine Johnson
Johnson working at the Spacecraft Controls Branch of NASA in 1966.
Born Hedwig Eva Maria Katherine Johnson, born Creola Katherine Coleman in 1918, was an exceptional American mathematician whose brilliance and dedication played an indispensable role in shaping the history of space exploration. As a NASA employee, Johnson’s expertise in orbital mechanics, the complex mathematics governing the motion of spacecraft, was crucial to the success of America’s early space missions.
Kay McNulty
Kay McNulty in her high school graduation portrait, 1938
Kathleen “Kay” McNulty, an Irish mathematician and computer programmer, stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit of women in technology. Born in 1921, McNulty’s journey from a small Irish village to becoming one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, one of the world’s first electronic digital computers, is nothing short of remarkable.
Inspirational Books about Women
This beautifully illustrated book is packed with bitesize biographies of activists, leaders, athletes, artists, explorers, and STEM innovators. From the celebrated to the overlooked, these women overcame odds, defied expectations and shattered stereotypes and their stories are sure to inspire young readers and encourage them to dream big.
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world.
Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in!
Created out of the most successful publishing project in crowdfunding, this must-have volume brings readers on an empowering journey, introducing them to the real-life adventures of trailblazing women from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai.
Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women creators – from writers to inventors, artists to scientists – this book is as inspirational as it is educational. Readers will meet trailblazing women such as revolutionary architect, Zaha Hadid, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, modernist painter and animator Mary Blair.
Inspirational Women in Computing and Cybersecurity
Inspirational Articles and Lessons
Encouraging Women in Cybersecurity
