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Joy Buolamwini

Birth: 1989
Death: Not dead yet

Academic accomplishments: Joy buolamwini is a researcher at MIT, She researches algorithmic bias in computer vision systems. Joy graduated from Oxford University and MIT with 2 masters degrees.

contributions to Computer Science: Joy Buolamwini is the founder of a group called the Algorithmic Just League where she has created a world with more accountable and suitable technology. Joy Buolamwini uncovered a large racial and gender bias in AI services from companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon.

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Larry Page

Birth: 3/26/1973
Death: Not dead yet

Academic accomplishments: Larry Page has received a doctorate and has also received a Macroni Foundation award for his efforts towards digital inclusivity.

contributions to Computer Science: Larry page's contribution towards computer science is his cooperation in creating the search engine "google" which is used by millions today.

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Charles Babbage

Birth: 12/26/1791
Death: 10/18/1871

Academic accomplishments: Charles babbage started went to Cambridge college in 1810 and was soon transferred to Peterhouse. While in college he studied Computer science, mathematics, engineering, and political economy.

contributions to Computer Science: Charles babbage main contribution to computer science is the first digital computer, he was also a contributor to the difference engine.

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