Queens of Code:: Inspiring True Stories from NASA's Computing Women

Queens of Code: Inspiring True Stories from NASA's Computing Women by Eileen Buckholtz brings the overlooked contributions of women in computing into the history of technology. Drawing on firsthand accounts from 25 women who worked at the National Security Agency (NSA), Buckholtz shares their experiences in a highly secretive workplace and their contributions to advances in computer hardware, data processing, and software. Their stories reveal how women helped shape modern computing while expanding opportunities for future generations.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Shares firsthand stories from 25 women who worked in computing at the NSA

• Highlights women's contributions to mainframe and supercomputer development, big data processing, and software

• Explores the challenges of working in a highly secretive government organization

• Recognizes women whose work was kept out of public view for decades

• Connects the history of computing with the ongoing contributions of women in science and technology

Discover the people and stories behind important advances in computing history.