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You CAN Invent!

#GHC13. You CAN Invent!. Karen Sleeth, Host October 4, 2013. 2013. You CAN Invent. Women are innovative The first computer compiler (in 1952) Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL ) The term "computer bug“ (unconfirmed)

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You CAN Invent!

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  1. #GHC13 You CAN Invent! Karen Sleeth, Host October 4, 2013 2013

  2. You CAN Invent Women are innovative • The first computer compiler (in 1952) • Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) • The term "computer bug“ (unconfirmed) • Never patented; contributions made before software technology considered a "patentable" field. US Navy, Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper

  3. You CAN Invent! Women are innovative • Grace Hopper • Sybilla Masters • Mary Kies • HedyLamarr

  4. You CAN Invent! • Until 1840 ~20 women on patents • From the 20th century women’s patents included: • Cordless phone • AIDS medication • Computer technology • Mars Rover

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