Happy Ada Lovelace Day!

An illustration inspired by the A. E. Chalonportrait created for the Ada Initiative, which supports open technology and women.

Ada Lovelace is touted as the first computer programmer, and a female one at that. On Ada Lovelace Day we aim to raise the profile of women in science and technology.

How can you get involved?

• Spread the word via social media
• Link to some interesting articles on Ada Lovelace Day
• Support the Ada Initiative
• Join the Anita Borg Institute
• Have a celebration at your company or local women's interest groups
• Take some time to think about the battles for equality still faced by professional women
• Celebrate the technical women in your life