In this episode of History from Room 213 listeners learn about the first computer programmer: Ada Lovelace.

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Looking for more resources for today's topic? Check out my suggestions below:

• My Podcast Worksheet for Students is great to help listeners take notes and doodle as they listen. 
• Introduce your kids to the first computer programmer with this children's biography about Ada Lovelace. It's perfect for children aged 5-8.
• Looking for a short chapter book on the subject? Try Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code by Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. 
• You can read Ada's article translation and notes in their entirety here. How cool is that?!
• And because I just love this too much...Are you a woman in STEM? Check out this super fun Steminist mug!

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Written and produced by Rebeccah Glass Lowe
Recorded by Cam Melton at Milkman Recording Studies
Mixed and mastered by Rob Glass at Milkman Recording Studies, Indianapolis, IN
Theme Music: "Do Your Best" by Cam Melton
Foley and Music by: Rob Glass and Sebastian Glass

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