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Introduction

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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND: These words, with their easy-to-understand definitions, will increase readers’ understanding of the text while building vocabulary skills. SIDEBARS: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS: Readers can view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS: These questions send the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. RESEARCH PROJECTS: Readers are pointed toward areas of further inquiry connected to each chapter. Suggestions are provided for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Chapter 1: Careers in Information Technology 10 Ada Lovelace (Augusta Ada King): First Computer Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 2: Terms of the Trade 30 Anita Borg: Supporting Women in Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 3: Educational Training and Salaries 42 Radia Perlman: Contributor to the Creation of the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Chapter 4: Exploring Careers in Information Technology 58 Éva Tardos: Exploring Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Chapter 5: The Future of Information Technology and Careers 76 Shafi Goldwasser: Cryptographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Further Reading & Internet Resources 90 Educational Video Links 91 Index 92 Photo Credits 95 Author and Consultant Biographies 96 Key Icons to Look For