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Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906 – January 1, 1992) was an American computer scientist and United States Naval officer. A pioneer in the field, she was one of the first programmers...
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When the post of commodore was merged with that of rear admiral, two years later, she became Admiral Hopper. She was one of the first software engineers and, indeed, one of the most incisive strategic "futurists" in the world of computing. ... Admiral Grace Murray Hopper...
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Biography and photograph.
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Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Murray Hopper was a remarkable woman who grandly rose to the challenges of programming the first computers. During her lifetime as a leader in the field of software development concepts, she contributed to the transition from primitive programming techniques to the use of sophisticated compilers.
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Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, USNR, (1906-1992) ... USS Hopper (DDG-70) is named in honor of Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. ... For additional information about Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, see:;
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Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, USN; 9 December 1906 - 1 January 1992; ... Eighty-five-year-old Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper who dedicated her life to the Navy passed away on 1 January 1992. As a pioneer Computer Programmer and co-inventor of COBOL [Common Business Oriented Language], she was known as the Grand Lady...
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Admiral Hopper's perseverance and unconventional style led her to great achievements in all her professional endeavors. Never forgetting her father's example, she took on the ... Rear Admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper died January 1, 1992. She was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
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The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2009 is designed to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. This year's theme is 'Creating Technology for Social Good'. ... Past Grace Hopper Celebrations have resulted in collaborative proposals, networking, mentoring,
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By the time she retired in 1986, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper had taken her place in history by questioning the impossible. With a Ph.D. in mathematics and physics from Yale University, she based her success as a computer pioneer on a solid education and a strong and inquisitive will.
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Biography and achievements of Grace Murray Hopper ... Eighty-five-year-old Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper who dedicated her life to the Navy passed away on 1 January 1992. As a pioneer Computer Programmer and co-inventor of COBOL, she was known as the Grand Lady of Software, Amazing Grace and Grandma COBOL.
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