Anita Borg | |
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Born | Anita Borg Naffz January 17, 1949 |
Died | April 6, 2003 | (aged 54)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | New York University (PhD) |
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Scientific career | |
Fields | Women in computing Human–computer interaction Computer science |
Institutions | Nixdorf Computer Digital Equipment Corporation Xerox PARC |
Thesis | Synchronization Efficiency (1981) |
Doctoral advisor | Robert Dewar Gerald Belpaire[1] |
Website | google |
Anita Borg (January 17, 1949 – April 6, 2003) was an American computer scientist celebrated for advocating for women’s representation and professional advancement in technology. She founded the Institute for Women and Technology and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.