Ada Lovelace

What does it take to see a technology's full potential decades before it exists?

Ada Lovelace answered that question in 1843. While her peers viewed analytical engines as calculators, she recognized something far broader: that numbers could represent symbols, such as musical notes. Her notes included what is widely regarded as the first published algorithm intended for a machine.

Her story is a testament to the life-changing achievements of women in STEM fields. Today, on Ada Lovelace Day, we celebrate their work, which shapes the world we live in, and continue to ensure the next generation sees that there’s a place for their vision.