Breaking Through Bytes

Breaking Through Bytes uncovers the hidden history of women who shaped the course of technological progress. Dive into stories of mixed digital artist Thea Baumann, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and pioneering programmer Betty Snyder alongside virtual reality specialist Claire Blackshaw.

Breaking Through Bytes: Women Shaping the Digital World celebrates the indomitable spirit of women who redefined technology. Divided into 9 iconic chapters, the book provides vivid portraits of 18 female pioneers who cracked the digital code, women who dared to question, create and conquer, describing the evolution of technology through an inspiring lens.

The book spans millennia, tracing the impact of trailblazing women in technology. In early chapters, meet historical figures from the first century to the early 1800s, whose contributions laid the groundwork for today's advancements. Dive into stories of mixed digital artist Thea Baumann, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and pioneering programmer Betty Snyder alongside virtual reality specialist Claire Blackshaw. Discover modern innovators like Kayleigh Oliver, a woman of colour waving the flag for programming all whilst balancing motherhood and tech, and Rocio Evenett, a fashion technologist revolutionising the supply chain. Whether through games, music, or Artificial Intelligence (AI), women from diverse backgrounds have continually defied conventions and reshaped industries.

Breaking Through Bytes uniquely explores women's contributions to STEM and digital technologies, focusing on underrepresented innovators across the centuries. It blends detailed technical achievements with personal stories to inspire readers interested in the history of technology, gender diversity, and modern digital innovations.

Autorentext

Kelly Vero is a tech writer and researcher with a passion for uncovering the hidden stories of women in technology. With a focus on innovation, gender equity, and digital transformation, Vero brings historical and contemporary achievements of women in STEM to light through detailed, scholarly writing.

Klappentext

Breaking Through Bytes uncovers the hidden history of women who shaped the course of technological progress. Dive into stories of mixed digital artist Thea Baumann, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and pioneering programmer Betty Snyder alongside virtual reality specialist Claire Blackshaw.

Inhalt

Preface

Chapter 1: Hello World

Chapter 2: Mother Earth and The Maths of the Heavens

Chapter 3: The Year Without a Summer

Chapter 4: Thea Baumann and Hedy Lamarr: Designs for Realities

Chapter 5: Betty Snyder and Claire Blackshaw: Breakpoints and Bloom Effects

Chapter 6: Kayleigh Oliver and Delia Derbyshire: Telling Truths

Chapter 7: Valerie Thomas and Rocio Evenett: Believing What We See

Chapter 8: Kate Edwards and Joan Clarke - Seek and Hide

Chapter 9: Dani Bunten Berry and Marion Mulder

Chapter 10: Woman Thing/"This Is Not a 'Woman Thing'"