It occurred to me that 50 years ago around this time I graduated from college. The rest of this blog post is going to be nostalgic so skip it if you aren't in the mood. I was pretty fortunate - the 1960's had reshaped American societal norms and the 70's pushed women's lib. So, while there were only four women in the physics program, I don't remember anyone treating us differently. (That wouldn't begin until I started working.) No personal computers. When we sat down for class we all pulled out our slide rules. There were computers of course: large mainframe computers - one for running the university and one for student use. My advisor wanted everyone taking his astronomy classes to interact w/ the computer so he told me to write programs his students could use. I figured out how to program and soon most of my spare time was spent punching cards and studying green bar paper readouts (yes, this was back in the Stone Age). I still have my slide rule and a leather mini skirt from those days. Good times.
4 comments:
Love the picture and the memories.
cjb
Beautiful!
Love it!
I just found my slide rule. Giving it to my grand nephew; am guessing he won't know what it is.
kn
I remember this picture of you! Very beautiful.
Rebecca
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