Betty Alexandra Toole

Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace, has been the source of myths, inspirations, and distortions in the popular press, movies, science fiction, as well as by scholars.  She evokes attention and controversy wherever she goes.  The recognition of her contribution to computer science and programming has even been called into question, yet the real Ada displayed the kind of thinking which is as important today as it was in 1843.  It is only by seeing Ada clearly and carefully, by  putting her in the appropriate context, that Ada “adds value” and works.

[Ada the Enchantress of Numbers]

  Dr. Betty Alexandra Toole received her Bachelor and Doctorate in Education degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. While obtaining her doctorate, she worked full-time to support the development of a key innovation in silicon wafer fabrication and was co-owner of San Jose-based GaSonics International. She now works as a consultant and an adjunct professor of
  Computer Science.