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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781641608459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Discover the remarkable journey chronicled in this inspiring book, 'Overnight Code'. Dive into the life of Raye Montague, a pioneering African American woman engineer who revolutionized naval design by becoming the first person to create a computer-designed ship for the US Navy. From her humble beginnings in segregated Little Rock, Montague's story illustrates the importance of perseverance and the transformative power of education.
As a resilient single mother, she overcame formidable obstacles during the Cold War era, demonstrating unparalleled determination and ingenuity. 'Overnight Code' serves not only as a biographical account of Montague’s groundbreaking achievements but also as a compelling narrative about the broader civil rights struggle and the fight for equal opportunities in STEM fields.
Through her perseverance and refusal to succumb to limitations imposed by a male-dominated industry, Montague’s legacy shines as a beacon for future generations. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, history, and social justice, providing valuable insights into how one woman's fight against racism and sexism shaped the landscape of computer science. Raye Montague's inspiring life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact of education. Get your copy of 'Overnight Code' today and be inspired to chase your dreams against all odds!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641608459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Description:
The inspiring story of a groundbreaking African American woman engineer who created the first computer-designed ship for the US Navy
Overnight Codetells the story of Raye Montague, an ambitious little girl from segregated Little Rock who spent a lifetime educating herself, both inside and outside of the classroom, so that she could become the person and professional she aspired to be. Where some saw roadblocks, Montague only saw hurdles that needed to be overcome. Her mindset helped her become the first person to draft a Naval ship design by computer, using a program she worked late nights to debug. She did this as a single mother during the height of the Cold War, all the while imbuing her son with the hard-won wisdom she had accumulated throughout the years. Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education,Overnight Codeis a tale about the persistence and perseverance required to forge the life of your dreams when the odds against you seem insurmountable, and shows how one woman refused to let other people's prejudices stand in the way of her success.
'In this biography of groundbreaking computer engineer and ship designer Raye Montague,Overnight Codeskillfully combines the personal, the political, and the scientific to tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who refused to be stopped by the dual challenges of racism and sexism in the largely male, largely White world of the early days of computer science. It is an important addition to the growing genre of works that give voice to important and largely forgotten
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641608459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Discover the remarkable journey chronicled in this inspiring book, 'Overnight Code'. Dive into the life of Raye Montague, a pioneering African American woman engineer who revolutionized naval design by becoming the first person to create a computer-designed ship for the US Navy. From her humble beginnings in segregated Little Rock, Montague's story illustrates the importance of perseverance and the transformative power of education.
As a resilient single mother, she overcame formidable obstacles during the Cold War era, demonstrating unparalleled determination and ingenuity. 'Overnight Code' serves not only as a biographical account of Montague’s groundbreaking achievements but also as a compelling narrative about the broader civil rights struggle and the fight for equal opportunities in STEM fields.
Through her perseverance and refusal to succumb to limitations imposed by a male-dominated industry, Montague’s legacy shines as a beacon for future generations. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, history, and social justice, providing valuable insights into how one woman's fight against racism and sexism shaped the landscape of computer science. Raye Montague's inspiring life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact of education. Get your copy of 'Overnight Code' today and be inspired to chase your dreams against all odds!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641608459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Description:
The inspiring story of a groundbreaking African American woman engineer who created the first computer-designed ship for the US Navy
Overnight Codetells the story of Raye Montague, an ambitious little girl from segregated Little Rock who spent a lifetime educating herself, both inside and outside of the classroom, so that she could become the person and professional she aspired to be. Where some saw roadblocks, Montague only saw hurdles that needed to be overcome. Her mindset helped her become the first person to draft a Naval ship design by computer, using a program she worked late nights to debug. She did this as a single mother during the height of the Cold War, all the while imbuing her son with the hard-won wisdom she had accumulated throughout the years. Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education,Overnight Codeis a tale about the persistence and perseverance required to forge the life of your dreams when the odds against you seem insurmountable, and shows how one woman refused to let other people's prejudices stand in the way of her success.
'In this biography of groundbreaking computer engineer and ship designer Raye Montague,Overnight Codeskillfully combines the personal, the political, and the scientific to tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who refused to be stopped by the dual challenges of racism and sexism in the largely male, largely White world of the early days of computer science. It is an important addition to the growing genre of works that give voice to important and largely forgotten