Category FAQs Search : Women in Science
Question: Name one woman mentioned in the article who was recognised as the first female commercial programmer.
Answer: Answer: Mary Coombs
Description: Mary Coombs (1929-2022) is highlighted in the article as a pioneering woman in computing who worked as a commercial programmer, marking an important milestone in women’s roles in computing.
(Source: Science Museum, 15 Nov 2025)
Source Link: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/women-computing