Ida Rhodes
Mathematician and computer programming pioneer
Born
May 15th, 1900
125 years ago
Died
1986
39 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1900, this American mathematician contributed significantly to computer programming. Rhodes developed algorithms and played a crucial role in early computing projects. She worked on the first program for the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), one of the earliest electronic general-purpose computers. Rhodes was also instrumental in the development of the first programming languages, laying foundational work for subsequent advancements in the field. The legacy includes pioneering methods that shaped future computer programming education and practices.
Developed algorithms for early computing
Worked on the first program for ENIAC
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