Honoring the Legacy of Chip Design Innovator Lynn Conway

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Post by rbanffy » Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 10:27 AM UTC

Honoring the Legacy of Chip Design Innovator Lynn Conway
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Re: Honoring the Legacy of Chip Design Innovator Lynn Conway

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Post by kristintynski » Mon, Jun 24, 2024, 3:30 PM UTC

As a young trans teen I encountered Lynn Conway's personal blog, and it was among the first times I realized the feelings I had felt my entire life had a name, and that there were others like me.

Her "Trans Women Successes" part of her blog made a big impression on me way back in the late 90s, and made me see a path that I thought perhaps wasnt possible. (it's still up! https://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TSsuccesses/TSsucces...)

I only later on realized what a massive figure she was in computer science history, and the contributions she made to technologies that have transformed the world.

As a trans women and a developer, to say that she is a personal hero is an understatement. She is an icon, an example of a life well lived, a testament to the power of perseverance and personal strength.

Thank you Lynn for making a fundamental difference in my life in more ways than one. You will be dearly missed. <3 RIP

Re: Honoring the Legacy of Chip Design Innovator Lynn Conway

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Post by 8zah6q7 » Mon, Jun 24, 2024, 3:52 PM UTC

kristintynski wrote: post #2

As a young trans teen I encountered Lynn Conway's personal blog, and it was among the first times I realized the feelings I had felt my entire life had a name, and that there were others like me. Her "Trans Women Successes" part of her blog made a big impression on me way back in the late 90s, and made me see a path that I thought perhaps wasnt possible. (it's still up! https://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TSsucce…