Avis Dolphin Marianne Curley: The Unsung Heroine of the Digital Revolution

Avis Dolphin

by Marianne Curley

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Avis Dolphin Marianne Curley was a pioneering computer scientist who played a pivotal role in the development of the digital revolution. Born in 1922, she was one of the first women to earn a PhD in computer science and went on to make significant contributions to the field, including developing one of the first compilers and working on the development of the ARPANET, the precursor to the internet.

Curley was born in New York City and grew up in a family that encouraged her intellectual development. She attended Barnard College, where she studied mathematics and physics, and went on to earn a PhD in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955. After completing her PhD, Curley worked as a research scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Bureau of Standards. In 1962, she joined the faculty of the University of Michigan, where she remained for the rest of her career.

Curley's research focused on the development of programming languages and compilers. She was one of the first computer scientists to develop a compiler, a program that translates a high-level programming language into a machine-readable language. Curley's compiler was one of the first to be used in a commercial setting, and it helped to make programming more accessible to a wider range of users.

In addition to her work on compilers, Curley also made significant contributions to the development of the ARPANET, the precursor to the internet. She was a member of the ARPANET's Network Working Group, which was responsible for developing the technical standards for the network. Curley's work on the ARPANET helped to lay the foundation for the development of the internet, which has had a profound impact on the world.

Curley was a brilliant computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of the digital revolution. Her work on compilers and the ARPANET helped to make computing more accessible and laid the foundation for the internet. She was a pioneer in the field of computer science and an inspiration to women in science and technology.

Legacy

Curley's legacy continues to inspire women in science and technology. She was a role model for many women who went on to pursue careers in computing, and her work continues to be used by computer scientists around the world. In 2012, the University of Michigan established the Avis Dolphin Marianne Curley Endowed Professorship in Computer Science and Engineering in her honor. The professorship is awarded to a woman who has made significant contributions to the field of computer science.

Curley was a visionary computer scientist who helped to shape the digital revolution. Her work has had a profound impact on the world, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Additional Resources

• Wikipedia article on Avis Dolphin Marianne Curley
• Computer History Museum biography of Avis Dolphin Marianne Curley
• Technology Review article on the unsung women of computing

Avis Dolphin

by Marianne Curley

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15779 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	140 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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