Ada Lovelace (1815 – 1852) is often referred to as the world’s first computer programmer. She collaborated with mathematician and inventor, Charles Babbage, and was the first to see the potential of his Analytical Engine.

Ada Lovelace Day (14 October) is not simply about celebrating this inspirational woman, but is an international celebration of all inspirational women working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

As the Finding Ada website says:

‘Ada Lovelace Day is about sharing stories of women – whether engineers, scientists, technologists or mathematicians – who have inspired you to become who you are today. The aim is to create new role models for girls and women in these male-dominated fields by raising the profile of other women in STEM.

You can find out about some of the inspiring women who work in Science at Kent on the Athena SWAN webpages. These women work in Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering and Mathematics.

Find out about the paths that brought them to their current positions, the professional and personal challenges they’ve faced, and how Kent has supported them on their journeys.

Many offer advice to those who might want to follow in their footsteps and, as well as well as listening to their advice, remember – these women have made a career in Science-you can too.

Find out more about Ada Lovelace and how Kent is supporting women working in STEMM.