Women pioneers in computing had to be fearless because fear ... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"Women pioneers in computing had to be fearless because fear was not an option."

Jean Jennings Bartik Courage

Computer Programmer American 1924–2011

More from Jean Jennings Bartik

"We were the first to do it, and I guess we'll always be remembered for that."

"Programming requires patience and attention to detail."

"The machine was only as smart as the people programming it."

"I never dreamed I would be doing this kind of work."

"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

"Sometimes you have to be the monster to stop the monsters."