Computer Pioneers

Charles Babbage

Feb 4, 1700

He is the father of computing. Fun Fact He was a mathematician.

Ada Lovelace

Feb 4, 1800

She was a founder of computing. Fun Fact: Produced a design of a flying machine.

Konrad Zuse

Feb 4, 1900

Learn MoreKonrad zuse buult the first computer. Fun fact: He made four more after the first computer.

John Atanasoff

Jan 1, 1937

Built the first digital computer. Fun Fact: At age 9 he was able to fix faulty wiring.

Alan Turing

Feb 5, 1937

Learn MoreAlan Turing was a mathmatician that helped with coding. Fun Fact: He worked in World War II.

George Stibitz

Feb 4, 1945

Learn MoreOne of the fathers of the first digital computer. Fun Fact: He ceated Binary.

Jean Bartik

Feb 3, 1946

One of the original programmers for ENIAC. Fun Fact: Jean Bartik Graduated from Stanberry Highschool at age 16.

Alan Cooper

Nov 29, 1972

Alan Cooper created the first video game pong. Fun Fact: He worked with Bushnell.

Bill gates

Apr 4, 1975

Learn MoreFounder of Microsoft. Fun Fact: He is one of the most rich pepole on the earth.

Gary Thuerk

Feb 4, 2000

He created the email. Fun Fact: he is also known as the father of spam.