Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Ada Lovelace Day 2010

Enchantress of Numbers

This is a detail of a lino block print by minouette of Countess, Lady Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), who published the first computer program. She worked together with Charles Babbage, the inventor of the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine (the first - analogue! - computers), correcting his notes on how to calculate Bernoulli Numbers with the Analytical Engine. More importantly, she (a great communicator, daughter of mad, bad and dangerous to know poet Lord Byron) was able to understand and explain the workings of the analytical engine and the potential of computing machines. Her comments seem visionary to the modern reader. Babbage called her the Enchantress of Numbers and the Princess of Parallelograms.

One month from today, on March 24, 2010, the second anual international day of blogging to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and science, Ada Lovelace 2010 (ALD10).

Women’s contributions often go unacknowledged, their innovations seldom mentioned, their faces rarely recognised. We want you to tell the world about these unsung heroines, whatever they do. It doesn’t matter how new or old your blog is, what gender you are, what language you blog in, or what you normally blog about – everyone is invited. Just sign the pledge ... and publish your blog post any time on Wednesday 24th March 2010.


We here at the Mad Scientists of Etsy - many of whom are women in science or technology (or both) are hosting our own Ada Lovelace Day mashup! I hereby pledge to blog to draw attention to the achievements of women in technology and science on March 24th. Further, I will link to my team mates ALD10 posts and we will cross-post all our various entries here, on the Mad Scientists of Etsy Blog. Last year's event was a great success (my own post from 2009 is here) and this year, I'm looking forward to learning about other female innovators and heroines of my fellow Mad Scientists.

So, please get involved!
1. Go sign the pledge.
2. Comment here or convo minouette if you plan to participate in the MSOE ALD10 Mashup.
3. Blog on March 24th, 2010.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Even Mad Scientists Need A Little Love...

A bumper crop of entries for the 'Mad Scientists' Valentine' challenge! Featuring items with a science theme, or any Valentine's Day gift a mad scientist would love :)



clairepayne - Lavender Heart Sachets
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38529196



minouette - Thinking of You Valentine IV Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38380178



buffalonerdproject - Shiga toxin sweetheart half apron
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38896464



molecularmuse - Dopamine Heart & Pearl Valentine's Day Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38985622



jvdarcy - Hand Drawn Valentine's Day Cards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39285974
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39295988



tyarkoni - Valentine, Hand Drawn Honeycomb, Art Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37991643



iWunder - Hot Pink Glam Cowl
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36942844



jackbear - Tell Tale Heart ACEO - Alternative Valentine
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39698292



CNJceramics - Red Love Birds
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39747708



bijoutery - Brown Ceramic Heart Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39830821



scientificculture - Love Robot Coffee Sleeve
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39675846



maidstonejewelry - Valentine's heart pendent
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39152176
- Heartlinks
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38689816
- Heart diamond ring
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38689163



janssendesigns - Valentines Day puppy love wreath
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39378788


Vote for your fav entry in our blog poll!

Find more great items by the team on Etsy, just by searching for 'msoe team'!

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