#095 ENIAC Women

How did the women mathematicians find out about the job opportunity at the University of Pennsylvania?

• Through newspaper advertisements

• Via radio announcements

• Through university recruitment drives

•  By word of mouth from friends and family

What type of mathematical equation was used to calculate the trajectory of artillery shells?

• Algebraic equation

• Trigonometric equation

• Differential calculus equation

•  Linear equation

What was the purpose of the ballistic tables created by the women mathematicians?

• To train new artillery officers

• To guide gunners in setting the correct angle for their weapons

• To predict enemy movements

• To calculate ammunition requirements

What was the primary limitation of using human computers for ballistic calculations?

• They were too expensive

• They made too many errors

• The process was too slow for the volume of calculations needed

• They couldn't work around the clock

What does the story of ENIAC and its programmers reveal about gender roles in science and technology during the 1940s?

• Women were equally recognized for their contributions to technology

• There were no gender barriers in scientific fields

• Women's contributions were often overlooked or undervalued

• Only men were allowed to work on classified military projects