Grace Hopper
American computer scientist and United States Navy officer (1906–1992).
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Grace Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy officer. Born on 9 December 1906 in New York City, Hopper died on 1 January 1992 in Arlington County at the age of 85.
Notable works include FLOW-MATIC. Hopper studied at Vassar College and Yale University. Honours include Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award, Harry H. Goode Memorial Award and Wilbur Cross Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 85 languages, Grace Hopper is No. 3,151 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 December 1906, New York City
- Died
- 1 January 1992, Arlington County (aged 85)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Mathematician, naval officer, computer scientist
- Nickname
- Amazing Grace
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Vassar College, Yale University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 85
Did you know
Lived to 85.
Shares a birthday with John Milton and Kirk Douglas.
One of 1,149 people in the Index born in New York City, with Lana Del Rey.
Has a Wikipedia article in 85 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherWalter Fletcher Murray
- MotherMary Campbell van Horne
- SpouseVincent Foster Hopper
Honours and works
Awards
- Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award1964
- Harry H. Goode Memorial Award1970
- Wilbur Cross Medal1972
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit1973
- Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society1973
- Fellow of the British Computer Society1973
- W. Wallace McDowell Award1979
- ACM Distinguished Service Award1983
- Ada Lovelace Award1983
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal1985
- Computer History Museum Fellow1987
- Washington Award1987
- IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award1988
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation1991
- National Women's Hall of Fame1994
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2016
Notable works
- FLOW-MATIC
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