Computer Science (Black Achievement in Science Series)

The impact of computers on the world can't be overstated. And the impact of black scientists on that world is a story that needs to be told. From the earliest days of the punch card to today's app-based mobile systems, black scientists from around the world have made vital and lasting contributions: writing software, doing pioneering work in artificial intelligence, developing powerful new silicon chips, and guiding new tech companies. This is an industry that is still developing; the stories inside provide inspiration for tomorrow's groundbreakers. Great scientific achievements, innovations, and inventions often have been recorded by men and women of color, and this series celebrates their work and lives, specialty by specialty. Their stories can inspire students of today to pursue their own dreams of science success. In a perfect world, we, like science, would not see color. Until then, we celebrate and inspire with stories of Black Achievement in Science.