Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: History of Computing
The Great Idea Finder offers a timeline of the history of computers. Each innovation and invention is also click-able for more information.
Great Idea Finder
Computing History
This site contains a listing of computing inventions and inventors throughout history with links for more detailed information.
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Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
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London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World
This resource aims to teach the history of computing and the effect of landmark moments in computing history on today's world. Crosses different curriculum areas. Explanations of many of the world's significant computers were provided by...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Ada Lovelace
Explore the life and work of Ada Lovelace who has been referred to as the 'prophet of the computer age'.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: John Von Neumann
John von Neumann was a brilliant mathematician. His work impacted several fields of study. This lecture series provides a brief description of his life and contribution to computer science.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Alan Turing
Alan Turing is sometimes referred to as the father of modern computer science. This lecture series provides a brief description of his well-known contribution, the Turing Machine.
Princeton University
The Walls of Constantinople
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
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Beanz: Hidden Figures
Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson not only helped make history, they are part of a long line of women in computing.
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Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
Provides a short biography on Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, pioneer computer scientist.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Claude Shannon
Claude Shannon was a mathematician and electrical engineer whose work underlies modern information theory and helped instigate the digital revolution. He was the first person to recognize how Boolean algebra could be used to great...