Ada Lovelace Flashcards
When was Ada Lovelace born?
December 10, 1815
Who were Ada Lovelace’s parents?
Lord Byron and Lady Anne Isabella Milbanke
What was Ada Lovelace’s most significant mathematical contribution?
Writing the first algorithm intended to be executed by a machine (for the Analytical Engine)
Who did Ada Lovelace collaborate with on the Analytical Engine?
Charles Babbage
What title did Ada receive after marrying William King?
Countess of Lovelace
What language was named after Ada Lovelace by the U.S. Department of Defense?
Ada
What year did Ada Lovelace die?
1852
Fill in the blank: Ada Lovelace is often considered the world’s first _____.
computer programmer
What was the name of the machine Ada Lovelace worked on with Charles Babbage?
The Analytical Engine
What was one of Ada Lovelace’s visionary ideas about computers?
That computers could be used for more than calculations, like creating music and art
Fill in the blank: Ada Lovelace’s contributions became more recognized during the advent of modern _____.
computing
Fill in the blank: Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated annually to promote women in _____.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
What societal challenge did Ada Lovelace face in pursuing her scientific career?
Women were discouraged from intellectual pursuits, especially in science and mathematics
What was a major health challenge Ada Lovelace faced throughout her life?
She suffered from frequent illnesses and fragile health
What was Ada Lovelace’s childhood interest in mechanical designs focused on?
Flying machines and designing wings based on bird anatomy
