Image: Shelves of library books manipulated into concentric circles

10 minutes

[ Thought Leaders ]

What Is an Algorithm? And Can We Use Them to Change the World in a Good Way?

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Algorithms are a lot less complicated than you may think! And, with a little understanding, here’s how we can start to reshape the way we use them to create a better future for everyone.

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Image: Vintage photo of women programming ENIAC, one of the first programmable computers

8 minutes

[ Culture ]

The Very Human Origins of the Modern Computer

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Did you know, before the invention of programmable computers there were human computers? Let us introduce you to one of those human computers who also played an important role in shaping computers as we know them today!

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4 minutes

[ Education Enrichment ]

Celebrating The World’s First Programmer!

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Are you celebrating Ada Lovelace Day? If you’ve ever used a computer of any kind, you should be. Here’s the story of a thought leader working far beyond her time that we should all thank today!

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Image: Girls hold electronic devices as they learn coding

17 minutes

[ Conservation & Sustainability ]

Kimberly Bryant: Black Girls Code

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Who do you picture when you think of a computer programmer, game designer, IT professional? Not a woman of color? Let Kimberly Bryant inspire you!

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