Drude Berntsen facts for kids
Drude Elisabeth Berntsen (born in 1939) is a Norwegian computer scientist. She was the director of the Norwegian Computing Center (Norsk Regnesentral) from 1970 to 1990. This was a very important job. It was also quite unusual for a woman to hold such a high position. At that time, most computer jobs were held by men.
Who is Drude Berntsen?
Drude Berntsen was born in 1939. She became a computer scientist. This means she studied and worked with computers. She led the Norwegian Computing Center for 20 years. This center is a research institute. It works on computer science and applied mathematics.
A Pioneer for Women in Tech
When Drude Berntsen became director, it was rare for women to be in charge of technology organizations. Her leadership showed that women could excel in computing. She helped pave the way for other women in the field. Her work is an inspiration for young people today.
Her Important Writings
Drude Berntsen also wrote important books and articles. One of her works is called "The Pioneer Era in Norwegian Scientific Computing (1948–1962)". This book looks at the early days of computers in Norway. It explains how computers first started being used for science.
She also wrote a book about Kristen Nygaard. He was a famous computer scientist. The book is titled The Many Dimensions of Kristen Nygaard, Creator of Object-Oriented Programming and the Scandinavian School of System Development. It tells the story of his life and his big ideas in computing.
