Hidden Computers - Women in Tech
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
03/03/21
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Welcome to another bonus episode!
This month I am celebrating women and their accomplishments throughout history. All topics showcased on Wednesdays this month are suggestions from you, my listeners!
This week I am talking about the history and impact women have made in the field of technology - primarily computers and programming. Did you know that women computers date back to the 1800's? Tune in to this episode to learn that and more!
Sources Used This Episode:
- The Secret History of Women in Coding by Clive Thompson, New York Times Magazine. February 13, 2019. (LINK)
- Ada Lovelace, Biography.com Editiors. Publish April 2, 2014. (LINK)
- Grace Hooper, Wikipedia (LINK)
- Mary Clem, Wikitia. September 25, 2020. (LINK)
- Timeline of Computer History. Computer History Museum. (LINK)
- When Computers Were Human by David Alan Grier
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Frida Kahlo
February 27, 2021
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This week I am taking a momentary break from covering all the happenings surrounding the constitution and covering a trail blazer: artist, icon and all around bad ass woman, Frida Kahlo.
Though this is a United States history focused podcast, Frida made her mark on the United States - and the U.S on her. Some of her most infamous artwork was painted during her time in the United States including Henry Ford Hospital, My Dress Hangs There and Self Portrait on the Border of Mexico and the United States. So this week, in honor of my friend's birthday, I am covering the fierce and formidable Frida Kahlo.
Sources Used This Episode:
- Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera
- Frida Kahlo: Portrait of Chronic Pain. Carol A. Courtney, Michael A. O'Hearn, Carla C. Franck Physical Therapy, Volume 97, Issue 1, January 2017, Pages 90–96 (LINK)
- The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo, PBS. (LINK)
- Frida in America: The Creative Awakening of a Great Artist by Celia Stahr
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Franklin, Benjamin Franklin
March 6, 2021
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I asked - you answered!
This week is all about famed scientist, statesmen and printer Benjamin Franklin. Listen to learn all about the amazing accomplishments and achievements this one founding father crammed into his 84 years.
From running a newspaper to founding the University of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin can be seen and felt to this day.
Sources Used This Episode:
- Why Is Benjamin Franklin's Head on the Hundred Dollar Bill? Biography.com (LINK)
- Benjamin Franklin: American Author, Scientist, and Statesmen. By Gordon S Wood, Britannica.com (LINK)
- Interesting Facts About Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin Historical Society (LINK)
- Apology for Printers, Benjamin Franklin. Originally published in the Pennsylvania Gazzette, June 10, 1731. Accessed via the National Archives, Jan 30, 2021. (LINK)
- Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
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