Erna Schneider Hoover

Erna Schneider Hoover (born June 19, 1926) is an American mathematician who invented a computerized telephone switching method which "revolutionized modern communication". It prevented system overloads by monitoring call center traffic and prioritizing tasks on phone switching systems to enable more robust service during peak calling times. At Bell Laboratories where she worked for over 32 years, Hoover was described as a pioneer for women in the field of computer technology.

Erna Schneider was born on June 19, 1926, in Irvington, New Jersey. Her family lived in South Orange, New Jersey and… More on Wikipedia →