MOVIE - Top Secret Rosies: The Female 'Computers' of WWII: documentary

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Top Secret Rosies: The Female 'Computers' of WWII


In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Sixty-five years later their story has finally been told.

AFTER the movie - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-)

Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too



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  • Co-sponsored by Subramaniam Ganesan
  • Starts 27 April 2026 02:09 AM UTC
  • Ends 21 May 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge


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Top Secret Rosies: The Female 'Computers' of WWII

In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Sixty-five years later their story has finally been told.

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More can be found here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Secret_Rosies:_The_Female_%22Computers%22_of_WWII and

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587359/ 

 

Address:Rochester, Michigan, United States, 48309





Agenda

7:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop
7:35 PM - Documentary
8:40 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 
8:40 PM - Wrap Up 

ALL times are in East Coast USA Daylight Savings (EDT) TZ

 



An IEEE Presentation, open to all 



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Top Secret Rosies - FLYER Top Secret Rosies - FLYER 422.07 KiB