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Grace Brewster Murray Hopper (1906-1992) was a mathematician; a pioneer in computer sciences; a teacher and public educator, and a naval officer (she retired as a Rear Admiral). Hopper received a master’s degree in mathematics (1930) and a Ph.D. in mathematics (1934) from Yale.
Apr 3, 2014 · Born Grace Brewster Murray in New York City on December 9, 1906, Grace Hopper studied math and physics at Vassar College. After graduating from Vassar in 1928, she proceeded to Yale...
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Hopper went to Yale University, where she earned her Masters and PhD in Mathematics. Afterwards she began teaching at Vassar College. In 1943, Hopper resigned her position at Vassar to join the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service).
Grace attended the Hardridge School in Plainfield, New Jersey, before enrolling in Vassar College at the age of 18. In 1928, she graduated with a degree in mathematics. She went on to graduate school in mathematics at Yale, earning her master’s degree in 1930 and her Ph.D. in 1934. In 1930, Grace met and married Vincent Hopper.
Apr 3, 2024 · Grace Hopper, American mathematician and rear admiral in the U.S. Navy who was a pioneer in developing computer technology, helping to devise UNIVAC I, the first commercial electronic computer, and naval applications for COBOL. Learn more about Hopper’s life and career.
Jun 27, 2011 · By CHIPS Magazine - June 27, 2011. Updated April 2022. Welcome to the CHIPS magazine Grace Murray Hopper webpage. Rear Adm. Grace Hopper was a pioneer in the field of computer science and...
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing ( GHC) is a series of conferences designed to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. It is the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists.
