As a very important figure in computer science history, Raj Reddy served the world with his knowledge of speech recognition, robotics, and human-computer interaciton. He was an active member of research and development for more than five decades. And he was the co-founder of the American Association for artificial Intelligence.
Born on June 23, 1943,Vinton Cerf co-designed and co-developed the structure for the internet. Vinton was vice president and chief internet evangelist for Google since October 2005. His impact on the world was significant and he is known as the "Father of Internet" for his efforts and awards.
Gladys West is an African American mathematician whose work significantly contributed to the development of GPS technology. She was involved in mathematical algorithms that helped the world understand the shape of the Earth. Although she was not very recognized by her work at the time, in recent years, her efforts have been highlighted.