Ada Lovelace - Mathematician and Writer (1815 - 1852)

• Known for her work on the Analytical Engine - the earliest form of the modern computer

• The Analytical Engine was developed by Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace and included her algorithms

• Referred to as ‘the first computer programmer’

• International programming language, Ada, is named after her

• Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated around the world to raise the profile of women in STEM