Breaking Through Bytes

Women Shaping the Digital World

Kelly Vero

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CRC Press
12 March 2025

History; Economics; History of science; Computing: general; Artificial intelligence

Breaking Through Bytes: Women Shaping the Digital World celebrates the indomitable spirit of women who redefined technology. Divided into 9 iconic chapters, the book provides vivid portraits of 18 female pioneers who cracked the digital code, women who dared to question, create and conquer, describing the evolution of technology through an inspiring lens.

The book spans millennia, tracing the impact of trailblazing women in technology. In early chapters, meet historical figures from the first century to the early 1800s, whose contributions laid the groundwork for today’s advancements. Dive into stories of mixed digital artist Thea Baumann, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and pioneering programmer Betty Snyder alongside virtual reality specialist Claire Blackshaw. Discover modern innovators like Kayleigh Oliver, a woman of colour waving the flag for programming all whilst balancing motherhood and tech, and Rocio Evenett, a fashion technologist revolutionising the supply chain. Whether through games, music, or Artificial Intelligence (AI), women from diverse backgrounds have continually defied conventions and reshaped industries.

Breaking Through Bytes uniquely explores women’s contributions to STEM and digital technologies, focusing on underrepresented innovators across the centuries. It blends detailed technical achievements with personal stories to inspire readers interested in the history of technology, gender diversity, and modern digital innovations.

By: Kelly Vero
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781032934228
ISBN 10: 1032934220
Pages: 10
Publication Date: 12 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Chapter 1: Hello World Chapter 2: Mother Earth & The Maths of the Heavens Chapter 3: The Year Without a Summer Chapter 4: Thea Baumann and Hedy Lamarr: Designs for Realities Chapter 5: Betty Snyder and Claire Blackshaw: Breakpoints and Bloom Effects Chapter 6: Kayleigh Oliver and Delia Derbyshire: Telling Truths Chapter 7: Valerie Thomas and Rocio Evenett: Believing What We See Chapter 8: Kate Edwards and Joan Clarke - Seek and Hide Chapter 9:Dani Bunten Berry and Marion Mulder Chapter 10: Woman Thing/“This is not a ‘woman thing’”

Kelly Vero is a tech writer and researcher with a passion for uncovering the hidden stories of women in technology. With a focus on innovation, gender equity, and digital transformation, Vero brings historical and contemporary achievements of women in STEM to light through detailed, scholarly writing.

Reviews for Breaking Through Bytes: Women Shaping the Digital World

""How to give voice and space to women in tech has been an ongoing priority among educators, practitioners and policymakers. How to inspire new generations to join the STEM space is the next, related question. Kelly offers her unique contribution to both issues telling powerful stories of female pioneers in tech with her unique style. Blending her personal and professional experience with a profound knowledge of the tech space, Kelly will take curious readers by hand behind the scenes of innovations women worked tirelessly for. As an educator and researcher, as well as a mum of two girls, I can only be grateful for Kelly’s work and advocacy."" --Mariachiara Restuccia, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Sussex Business School