Women’s History Month: Grace Hopper

A portrait of Grace Hopper, an older woman with light skin, wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and cap adorned with gold embroidery. She has neatly combed back gray hair, glasses, and a serious yet determined expression. The American flag is visible in the background, symbolizing her service as a rear admiral and computing pioneer.

Think coding is a man’s game? Grace Hopper would beg to differ. A trailblazing computer scientist, U.S. Navy rear admiral, and the mother of modern programming, she didn’t just write code—she invented the way we use it today.

Born in 1906, Grace was a natural problem solver with a love for math and machines. She joined the Navy during WWII, working on one of the first computers, the Harvard Mark I. But she didn’t stop there. She believed that computers should be for everyone, so she developed the first compiler, making programming languages more accessible and leading to the creation of COBOL, a coding language still used today.

-She coined the term "debugging" after removing an actual moth from a computer.

-She pioneered user-friendly programming, helping bridge the gap between humans and machines.

-She broke barriers in tech and the military, proving that women belonged at the forefront of innovation.

Nicknamed “Amazing Grace,” Hopper’s contributions shaped modern computing and continue to influence technology today. From software development to the devices in our pockets, we owe a huge thanks to her vision.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Grace Hopper, the fearless coder who helped make the digital world possible.

Read More About Her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper