Grace Murray Hopper Biography Reading Comprehension Passage Printable Worksheet PDF

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Grace Murray Hopper, a brilliant scientist and mathematician, was born in New York City in 1906 and had a passion for learning and problem-solving. As a child, she dismantled her alarm clock to understand its workings and even attempted to fix it. Hopper earned a Ph.D. in mathematics, becoming one of the first women to achieve this feat. She joined the United States Navy during World War II and worked on the top-secret Mark I computer, aiding the Navy in crucial calculations. Post-war, Hopper continued her work on computers and developed the programming language COBOL, making it easier for people to write instructions. She also introduced the concept of using words instead of numbers to communicate with computers, simplifying the process for programmers. Hopper’s contributions to technology resulted in numerous awards and accolades. She was a trailblazer for women in computer science, becoming one of the first female admirals in the Navy and having a destroyer ship named after her. Her dedication to learning and her efforts to make computers more user-friendly have had a lasting impact on the world, solidifying her as a pioneer in the field of computer science.