Grace Hopper ’28

Grace Hopper is often credited for creating modern computing. In many ways, Vassar helped to create Grace Hopper.

Grace Murray Hopper was a trailblazing mathematician, computer scientist, visionary educator, and decorated naval officer whose groundbreaking work shaped the foundations of modern computing. Known affectionately as “Amazing Grace,” she challenged conventions, championed logic, and opened doors for generations of women in science and technology. This site celebrates her life, her enduring impact on the digital world, and her lasting legacy at Vassar.