About This Lesson
Explore the life and legacy of Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, in this history chat by Sari Beth Rosenberg.
Explore the life and legacy of Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral who helped shape the foundations of modern computing. In this lesson, students will learn how Hopper’s development of the first compiler made programming more accessible and transformed how humans interact with computers. Through her story, students will examine innovation, leadership, and how one individual’s work can influence technology and society for generations.
