A pioneering computer scientist whose groundbreaking software ensured the success of the first moon landing has passed away at 90, MIT confirmed. Working in an era when roles like software engineer were not yet widely recognized, she developed critical systems for space missions under the guidance of an MIT meteorologist. Her contributions laid foundational work in computer science and mission-critical software engineering. The announcement follows her receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime achievements.
MIT computer scientist led development of software for moon mission and earned Presidential Medal of FreedomMargaret Hamilton, the computer pioneer whose software powered the first moon landing, has died, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced on Wednesday. She was 90.In an era before titles such as software engineer and computer scientist became mainstream, Hamilton, who died on 30 September, learned to program under the tutelage of a renowned MIT meteorologist. Continue reading...
