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• @dana.rasmussen.co Dana Rasmussen on threads

  I am in tears.

• @nixcraft @nixcraft on threads

  Lynn Conway, an American computer scientist, electrical engineer, and transgender activist, has passed away.  She pioneered asynchronous execution, VLSI circuit design, and the modern field of chip design.  A trans woman who, after being unfairly terminated by IBM, never stopped …

• @gwendoesscience Dr. Gwen Grinyer on threads

  I'm saddened to learn that Lynn Conway has passed.  When I came out, I spent a long time searching for others like me and Lynn was the only trans woman professor in any STEM field that I could find.  Her existence showed me it's possible, her heartbreaking story is a reminder of …

• @jokestress Andrea James on threads

  I've received word from Lynn Conway's husband that she died on Sunday.  I have written a short reflection, with a longer reflection to follow in the future.  Lynn was a dear friend and a wonderful mentor.  Rest in power, Lynn. https://www.andreajames.com/ ...

• @fallon_fox Fallon Fox on threads

  Lynn Conway died this last weekend.  😢 She helped revolutionize computing, and her online trans resources back in the day helped inspire and point me in the right direction for transition.  I'm at least glad I was able to meet her to thank her in person.  RIP Dr. Lynn Conway 1/2/…

• @metamutator Akshay on threads

  Among others, Conway pioneered the notion that one could use computers to design chips and not just paper and pencil.  And when she realised her contributions weren't being credited enough because she was transgender, she went on to create an online site describing not just her a…

• @christineburns@mastodon.green @christineburns@mastodon.green on mastodon

  This is incredibly sad.  Yesterday it was announced that my friend for 25 years, Professor Lynn Conway, passed away at the weekend.  Love and condolences to her husband Charlie.  —  The last we spoke was last year by FaceTime from her home in Michigan. …

• @aeva@mastodon.gamedev.place @aeva@mastodon.gamedev.place on mastodon

  oh... lynn conway passed away on sunday :(

• @stevesi Steven Sinofsky on x

  Lynn Conway: Trans Icon and Computer Architecture Pioneer, 1938 - 2024 - https://www.myhusbandbetty.com/ ... // Sad to hear of the passing of computing pioneer Lynn Conway who literally wrote the book on chip design. [image]

• @inafried Ina Fried on x

  At a time when nobody thought to create semiconductors in such a manner, @lynnconway did. And then she literally wrote the book that would inspire generations of chip designers. At a time when few people transitioned, Lynn Conway did so, even though it she lost both family...

• @zjayres Dr Zoë Ayres on x

  Saddened to hear of the death of Professor Lynn Conway. Her contributions to computer science and engineering were huge, as well as her activism for transgender rights. The world is less bright without her. Rest in peace 🌟🌈

• @ihatejoelkim Joel Kim Booster on x

  Upset I'm only learning about her now because of this. Read up on Lynn, her story is wild, and she deserves to be a household name.

• @rstephensme Rachel Stephens on x

  If you're unfamiliar with the great Lynn Conway, this comic about her life and accomplishments is worth your time (by @jim_boulton) https://www.unsungheroes.info/ ...

• @jean__hardy Jean Hardy on x

  Rest in Peace Lynn Conway: early trans digital information legend, computer scientist, and rural loving icon.

• @erininthemorn Erin Reed on x

  Rest in piece Lynn Conway. She changed the world, and if you are using a mobile phone, you have her to thank. [image]

• @quinnypig Corey Quinn on x

  Oh no! @lynnconway has passed away. She was an absolute legend. What a life!

• @jobium @jobium on x

  Prof. Lynn Conway revolutionised microchip design during her career as an engineer and computer scientist, and was one of the LGBTQ+ role models I highlighted in my flyers and posters. She was a truly brilliant person and we were lucky to have her on this planet with us.

• @h_liyan Hasitha Liyanage on x

  Before we universally smear gender transitions because of some ill-advised procedures, recall this: Lynn Conway, computing pioneer and inventor of superscalar architecture, was fired by IBM and shunned by family in 1968 for transitioning. She died today. https://en.wikipedia.org/…

• @umengineering @umengineering on x

  Rest in peace, Lynn Conway, Professor Emerita of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Michigan Engineering. Your legacy lives on in the technology we use in our daily lives. Read more about Lynn below [article] https://news.engin.umich.edu/ ...

• @rozkaveney Roz Kaveney on x

  Sad to hear of the death of Lynn Conway, the trans woman who faced down vicious prejudice to become a key figure in the rise of computers and the Internet. A great life, lived to the full.

• @thecadanetwork Cada on x

  Deeply sad news that Lynn Conway has died. She was an absolute trailblazer, inspiring a generation of trans computer scientists into the field. Lynn will be remembered as a defining figure in the microprocessor revolution of the 20th century. Such a loss. https://www.latimes.com/…

• @cnorthwood Chris Northwood on x

  RIP Lynn Conway. Pioneer of microchip design and fired from IBM for being trans. A trailblazer who resisted oppression. https://news.engin.umich.edu/ ...

• @rymb Ryan on x

  Trailblazer. Icon. Pioneer. Genius. Lynn Conway was all those things and more, she was also trans and spent decades hiding it in order to have a (very distinguished) career. I'm so happy she was finally recognized for her contribution to IBM and to computer science overall. RIP

• @mild_sunrise Alba on x

  Lynn Conway @lynnconway, trans woman and electrical engineer, reportedly passed away. she was the mother of VLSI and out-of-order execution; smartphones wouldn't exist without her. she transitioned in 1968 and had to pretend to be a cis woman for decades https://en.wikipedia.org/…

• @gbbranstetter Gillian Branstetter on x

  The cell phone you're reading this on wouldn't exist without Lynn Conway

• @mild_sunrise Alba on x

  in 2013, she wrote a piece about her transition and activism: https://www.huffpost.com/... and less than 4 years ago, IBM apologized for firing her when coming out. that's 52 years after the fact. https://www.forbes.com/...

• @radfemme74 @radfemme74 on x

  So sad to hear of Lynn Conway's passing. She's helped make the world we know possible. Along the way she transitioned and it cost her her job at IBM but she just kept going. Somehow saying she's a trans pioneer doesn't feel sufficient but she was. https://news.engin.umich.edu/ ..…

• @helresa Theresa Davis on x

  So saddening to hear of the passing of Prof Lynn Conway. She was responsible 2 major revolutions in computing chip design. Such an inspiring figure to many trans women in my field. Her website was a major source for me when I was coming out. [image]

• @morganmpage Morgan M Page on x

  RIP Lynn Conway - scientist and trans advocate, whose website was one of the first I found in the late 90s and ultimately lead me to becoming a historian. She died on June 9th 2024 at the age of 86! 🧡 [image]

• @natachakennedy Dr Natacha Kennedy on x

  So sad to hear that the amazing trans woman Professor Lynn Conway has died. If you use a mobile phone you are using one of her inventions. She was worth a thousand “gender-critical” transphobes.