Anita Borg

Anita Borg
Born
Anita Borg Naffz

(1949-01-17)January 17, 1949
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 6, 2003(2003-04-06) (aged 54)
Sonoma, California
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew York University (PhD)
Known for
  • Systers[1]
  • AnitaB.org
  • Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
Scientific career
FieldsWomen in computing
Human–computer interaction
Computer science
InstitutionsNixdorf Computer
Digital Equipment Corporation
Xerox PARC
ThesisSynchronizaiton Efficiency (1981)
Doctoral advisorRobert Dewar
Gerald Belpaire[2]
Websitegoogle.com/anitaborg

Anita Borg (January 17, 1949 – April 6, 2003) was an American computer scientist. She founded the Institute for Women and Technology and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.

References

  1. ↑ "Systers.org". www.systers.org.
  2. ↑ Borg, Anita (1981). Synchronizaiton Efficiency (PhD thesis). New York University. OCLC 15102657. ProQuest 303020475.


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