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Grace M. Hopper (1906–1992)

Author of Understanding Computers

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Works by Grace M. Hopper

Understanding Computers 9 copies
Understanding Computers - Study Guide 3 copies
Instructor's Manual to Accompany Understanding Computers 2 copies

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Makin' Numbers: Howard Aiken and the Computer (History of Computing) (Contributor) 7 copies

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Hopper, Grace Brewster Murray

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Date of birth

1906-12-09

Date of death

1992-01-01

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Gender

female

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USA

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Education

Yale University (PhD ∙ Mathematics ∙ 1934)

Yale University (MA ∙ Mathematics & Physics ∙ 1930)

Vassar College (BA ∙ Mathematics & Physics ∙ 1928)

Occupations

mathematician

computer programmer

naval officer

Relationships

Hopper, Vincent Foster (Husband)

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Awards and honors

Phi Beta Kappa

Defense Distinguished Service Medal (1982)

National Medal of Technology (1991)

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IEEE Computer Pioneer Award (Charter)

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