Computer Pioneers: Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing
- When?
- Saturday 5 September 2009, 11:00 to 17:00
- Where?
- Guildford Museum, Guildord
- Open to:
- Public
- Admission price:
- Free
Ada Lovelace first suggested how a machine could be programmed to perform different functions. Alan Turing laid the mathematical basis for modern computer theory with his 'Turing Machine'. This display tells their story showing their contributions to the development of modern computers.
An exhibition on the lives of these scientists, with interactive computer displays illustrating their ideas. Historians and computer specialists will be on hand to interact and answer questions.
Organised by Dr Matthew Alexander (Guildford Museum) in collaboration with the University of Surrey