Beatrice Hicks
Engineer and pioneer in telecommunications
Born
Died
1979
46 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Pioneered advancements in telecommunications engineering. Contributed to the development of sensors and other technologies essential for radar systems. Worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories, focusing on the field of electronics. Co-founded the Society of Women Engineers and advocated for women’s roles in engineering and the sciences. Held numerous patents and authored publications throughout a lengthy career.
Co-founded the Society of Women Engineers
Developed technologies essential for radar systems
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