ADA LOVELACE

In the class we did on March 8 (Women's Day) we talked about a great woman who was very connected to technology and has very little visibility: Ada Lovelace. 

WHO IS ADA LOVELACE?

Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was an English mathematician and writer, known for her pioneering work on the theoretical principles of computing. She was the only legitimate child of Lord Byron, the famous poet, and his wife, Lady Anne Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician and a social activist. Lovelace was educated in mathematics and science from a young age by her mother, who was determined to prevent her from inheriting her father's poetic tendencies.

Her most significant contribution was the development of algorithms that allowed this machine to perform calculations, making her the first person to recognize that machines could go beyond pure numerical computation.

Why did we talk about her in the subject?

Her vision of computers and mathematics as means for creativity and expression, is an idea that today is fundamental in fields such as creative computing and digital art. Her perspective was revolutionary for her time and continues to be influential at the intersection of science, arts, and technology.

Ada Lovelace is important for several reasons. Firstly, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated field, demonstrating that women can have a profound impact on science and technology. Her vision and intuition laid the groundwork for the development of computer programming, a field that is crucial in today's society.

MY EXPERIENCE

I found this class very interesting. Many times women are not given the same recognition as men, and more so in the field of science. Thanks to this session I was able to meet a very important woman with a lot of initiative in the world of technology.

I think that the  importance of providing knowledge to women in the field of science is multifaceted. The subject of Technology was the only one in which we dealt with issues about women on March 8 and I think it is very important. Not only for inclusion, but also to know the name of the woman who made such a great contribution to the world of technology. If it hadn't been for this class, I wouldn't have known that she was the first programmer in history.