Presents photos and information about twentieth-century computer scientist Jean Bartik. Discusses Bartik's childhood and education, opportunities for women during World War II, and Bartik's career and legacy. Includes a timeline, glossary, index, and resources for further information.
"Jean Bartik was one of the first programmers of the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Computer (ENIAC). Learn how her love of math led her to work for the Army and then help develop the ENIAC."--Provided by publisher.
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