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Anita Borg

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American computer scientist (1949-2003)

United StatesLived 1949 to 2003 · aged 54
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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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Awards 6

2002Heinz Award
1999ACM Distinguished Service Award
1998Women in Technology Hall of Fame
1996ACM Fellow
1995EFF Award
1995Ada Lovelace Award

Connected to Anita 6

Fred BrooksAlso won ACM Distinguished Service AwardFrances AllenAlso won Ada Lovelace AwardKara SwisherAlso won Women in Technology Hall of FameJames E. HansenAlso won Heinz AwardJon PostelAlso won EFF AwardJames NachtweyAlso won Heinz Award

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United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2003 · aged 54
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29 languages

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