Tag Archives: Grace Hopper

Women and Computer Science

Posted on December 12, 2019 by KB Gibson

Typically when I’m researching one of my female subjects for STEM books, I have to hunt hard for women in the early days of a particular field. In the history of sciences, women’s work was often appropriated by husbands or … Continue reading →

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NEW RELEASES COMING IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on June 1, 2019 by KB Gibson

Gutsy Girls discover dinosaurs, study fossilized poop, and find human’s early ancestors. And who was the first programmer? Who created the first programming languages and compilers that made personal computers possible? Gutsy Girls, that’s who. On, and Gutsy Girls were … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Woman

Posted on May 13, 2019 by KB Gibson

The past year has been exciting as more women have been discovering their power and their legacy. It brings to mind the old Helen Reddy women’s anthem of the 1970s: I am woman, hear me roar. The “roaring” should continue … Continue reading →

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Share Women’s History

Posted on March 31, 2018 by KB Gibson

Today is the last day of Women’s History Month. In recognition, I have created 55+ posts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest this month trying to publicize the many fascinating women in history. Some are well-known–Susan B. Anthony, Sally Ride, … Continue reading →

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Women’s History is Everyone’s History

Posted on March 11, 2018 by KB Gibson

We may just be two months into 2018, but if social media and award shows are any indication, this is the Year of the Woman. Powered by the #MeToo movement that is educating the world about the prevalence of sexual … Continue reading →