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The Brilliant Calculator

How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America

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The story highlights the journey of Edith Clarke, a trailblazing woman in engineering who defied societal norms to pursue her passion for numbers and electricity. Despite facing discrimination in a male-dominated field, she innovated by creating a paper-based calculator that significantly sped up calculations. This invention not only secured her position as the first female electrical engineer in America but also contributed to the electrification of the nation, showcasing her determination and impact on technology and society.

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The Brilliant Calculator, Jan Lower

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2023
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