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Anita Borg

American computer scientist (1949-2003) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 54

Anita Borg 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.

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2003Died6 April 20032002Heinz AwardAward1999ACM Distinguished Service AwardAward1998Women in Technology Hall of FameAward1996ACM FellowAward1995Ada Lovelace AwardAwardEFF AwardAward1949Born17 January 1949

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