The 10 Computer Scientists That Made Computers Mainstream
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These are scientists that made a significant contribution to the field and will be forever remembered for their work.Here are 10 Computer Scientists who made history.1. Alan TuringAlan Turing is an English computer scientist, widely considered to be the father of computer #science. The prestigious “Turing Award” was named after him — an award given to those in computer science who make a significant contribution to the industry. Turing worked for the British Government, playing a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages and enabling the Allies to defeat the Nazis in many crucial engagements. Despite the sheer brilliance of his work, he was not fully recognised for his contributions as he was a homosexual, which was illegal in the UK at the time.Alan Turing’s biography2. Tim (...)