Revealing Lost Woman of Science Klári Dán von Neumann
Lost Women of Science Initiative Host Katie Hafner and Computer Historian Thomas Haigh in Conversation with Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe
Lost Women of Science Initiative Host Katie Hafner and Computer Historian Thomas Haigh in Conversation with Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe
Join us tonight starting at 7 p.m.
Digging in archives can reveal fascinating stories. One of them is the case of Klári Dán von Neumann, a truly lost woman of computing.
Unrecognized during her lifetime for her remarkable achievements, Hungarian-born Klári was involved in the Monte Carlo simulations of atomic and thermonuclear explosions immediately after World War II.
Like other women in STEM at the time, Klári worked in the shadow of a brilliant husband, John von Neumann, and experienced the shift away from female programmers as the profession gained prominence.
It’s time to tell her story.
Join us for an intriguing discussion with computer historian Thomas Haigh and journalist and Lost Women of Science host Katie Hafner moderated by computer scientist and Harvey Mudd College president Maria Klawe.
Take a special Women In Computing tour before the event. Meet at 6 p.m. in the 91 lobby for a 6:15 tour!
6:00-7:00 p.m. Museum exhibits open for event attendees
6:15-6:45 p.m. Docent-led tour of Women in Computing
6:30 p.m. Check-in
7:00 p.m. Panel discussion begins
We’re excited to welcome everyone back in-person! Because your safety is of the utmost priority 91 continues to be responsive to local and national public health guidelines. Everyone who enters 91 must be vaccinated, including all staff, volunteers, and visitors. Please review our health and safety guidelines prior to visiting the Museum.
You can catch the full programand enjoy reading the blog recaphere. Download a discussion guide here.
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Kapor Center.
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