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    This document summarizes the notable contributions of six individuals to the development of computing technology: Wilhelm Leibniz developed the binary number system and designed the first calculator capable of basic math operations. Charles Babbage designed early mechanical computers called Difference Engines and collaborated with Ada Lovelace. George Boole established the foundations of symbolic logic and Boolean algebra still used in computing today. Grace Hopper developed the COBOL programming language to make computers more accessible. Katherine Johnson's calculations as a NASA "computer" were crucial to space travel including sending astronauts to the moon. Gladys West created a detailed model of the Earth that became the basis for GPS technology development.

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    This document summarizes the notable contributions of six individuals to the development of computing technology: Wilhelm Leibniz developed the binary number system and designed the first calculator capable of basic math operations. Charles Babbage designed early mechanical computers called Difference Engines and collaborated with Ada Lovelace. George Boole established the foundations of symbolic logic and Boolean algebra still used in computing today. Grace Hopper developed the COBOL programming language to make computers more accessible. Katherine Johnson's calculations as a NASA "computer" were crucial to space travel including sending astronauts to the moon. Gladys West created a detailed model of the Earth that became the basis for GPS technology development.

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    This document summarizes the notable contributions of six individuals to the development of computing technology: Wilhelm Leibniz developed the binary number system and designed the first calculator capable of basic math operations. Charles Babbage designed early mechanical computers called Difference Engines and collaborated with Ada Lovelace. George Boole established the foundations of symbolic logic and Boolean algebra still used in computing today. Grace Hopper developed the COBOL programming language to make computers more accessible. Katherine Johnson's calculations as a NASA "computer" were crucial to space travel including sending astronauts to the moon. Gladys West created a detailed model of the Earth that became the basis for GPS technology development.

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    Here is a summary of the notable details about each individual mentioned:

    1. Wilhelm Gottfried Leibniz (Step Reckoner):

    - German philosopher and mathematician.

    - Pioneer in mechanical calculation.

    - Developed the binary number system used in digital computers.

    - Designed "The Step Reckoner," the first calculator capable of addition, subtraction, multiplication,
    division, and root extraction.

    2. Charles Babbage (The Difference Engine):

    - Known for his work on accurate mathematical tables.

    - Designed the "Difference Engine" in 1821 to produce precise mathematical tables.

    - Collaborated with Ada Lovelace, considered the "first computer programmer."

    - The first working Difference Engine was built by Swedish engineers George and Edward Schuetz in
    1853.

    3. George Boole (Symbolic Logic):

    - Developed Boolean algebra, the foundation for modern computing.

    - His work was theoretical and focused on symbolic logic.

    - Introduced the use of "0" and "1" to symbolize logic.

    - Proposed the use of symbols (x, y, z) to represent classes of objects and operators (+, −, and ×) to
    combine them.

    4. Grace Brewster Murray Hopper (COBOL):

    - Computer pioneer and naval officer.

    - Developed COBOL (Common Business-oriented Language) in 1959.

    - Promoted the adoption of COBOL in both military and private sectors.

    - Contributed to making COBOL one of the most extensively used computer languages.

    5. Katherine Johnson (Human Computer):


    - Worked as a "computer" for NASA in the 1950s, performing complex mathematical calculations.

    - Studied geometry for space travel and calculated paths for spacecraft.

    - Her calculations played a crucial role in sending astronauts to the moon in 1962.

    6. Gladys Mae West (GPS Technology):

    - Focused on large-scale computer and data-processing systems.

    - Hired as the second Black woman at the Naval Proving Ground in 1956.

    - Created a detailed geodetic model of Earth, which became the basis for GPS development.

    - Programmed the computer for precise satellite geodesy, contributing to GPS technology.

    These individuals made significant contributions to the development of computing and technology, from
    foundational concepts like binary numbers and Boolean algebra to the creation of programming
    languages and advancements in space exploration and GPS technology.

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