Ada Lovelace Day

Ada Lovelace Day Quick Facts - GB

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2023 Date	10 October 2023
2024 Date	8 October 2024

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Ada Lovelace Day in 2023

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Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of women's achievements in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). The observance aims to raise awareness of the vital role of women in these fields, thus inspiring more girls and young women to pursue STEM careers. It is marked with events such as talks, workshops and panel discussions to showcase the incredible accomplishments of female scientists and engineers, both historic and contemporary.

The idea of celebrating Ada Lovelace Day was founded by technologist Suw Charman-Anderson in 2009. Ada Lovelace, born Ada Gordon in 1815 in London, is recognised as the world's first computer programmer. A mathematician and writer, her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine, laid the groundwork for modern computing. In the United Kingdom, this event holds special significance, as Ada Lovelace, the only legitimate child of the renowned British Poet Lord Byron, remains a shining example of British excellence in STEM fields.

Ada Lovelace Day in the United Kingdom is observed through numerous events hosted by universities, schools, and organisations to discuss and celebrate the history and future of women in STEM disciplines. These activities range from educational seminars to hands-on workshops, often incorporating the use of creative and interactive methods to engage audiences of all ages. Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of October, making it a highly anticipated event for all those interested in promoting gender equality within STEM fields.

Top Tweets for Ada Lovelace Day -

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Happy Ada Lovelace Day #ALD22 @FindingAda Today we celebrate all women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Ada, Countess of Lovelace was an English mathematician, known for her work on Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. https://t.co/LEISKEi7Ot
— UWTSDWomen (@UWTSDWomen) October 11, 2022

Recently I was asked to give a lunchtime talk to a group in a major government department about women in STEM, to take place on Ada Lovelace Day (which is tomorrow). As might be expected, I was told they’d do due diligence on my social media. [2/7]
— Kate Devlin 🍂🍄🦔 (@drkatedevlin) October 10, 2022

Today we're celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2022, which shines a light on the achievements of women in Computer Science. Come to our C&T Building to find out more about these female pioneers. #WomenInStem #AdaLovelaceDay22 https://t.co/aqL9hitxEv
— Nicky Danino (@NickyDanino) October 11, 2022

Ada Lovelace Day facts

Ada Lovelace Day comes from Ada Gordon, born in 1815. Ada was interested in science and machines and is known for her notes regarding the analytical engine.
Ada Gordon is known as the first computer programmer. Her work would go on to inspire Alan Turing's work toward the first modern computer.
Ada Lovelace’s work was revolutionary, and her notes on Babbage’s machines were published in an English science journal in 1843. She was only 27.
The programming language 'Ada', created on behalf of the United States Department of Defense, was named after Lovelace.

In the News and Trending in the UK for Ada Lovelace Day

Updated 05:04 What is Ada Lovelace Day as world celebrates achievements of women in STEM

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Ada Lovelace Day: who was the mathematician and what is she known for?

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Virtual Classroom - Celebrating females in tech on Ada Lovelace Day - PwC

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Happy Ada Lovelace day 2022!

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Top things to do in the UK for Ada Lovelace Day

Sign up for a free webinar or participate in the Finding Ada virtual STEM conference.
Write a blog post, record a podcast, or post on social media about the women leaders in your life. This can be teachers, lecturers, researchers, colleagues, anyone you feel is a real life heroine.
Explore the Lovelace family's ancestral home, Horsley Towers, in Surrey, which is now a hotel.
Attend various talks, workshops or seminars catering to Ada Lovelace Day. Many universities, schools, and organizations host events discussing the contributions of women in STEM fields.