Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day and the women who made the internet
Science Friday | Oct 13
This year, October 13 marks Ada Lovelace Day, an observance that calls attention to the role of women in computing and technology. In this conversation from 2018, Ira talks with Claire Evans, author of “Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet,” about some of the women who played key roles in the development of computing. Then, Stacy Horn joins the conversation to describe her creation, EchoNYC, an early bulletin board service.
Guests:
Claire L. Evans is the author of “Broad Band: The Women Who Made The Internet.”
Stacy Horn is the founder of EchoNYC in New York, New York.
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