Alan Turing (1912-1954) was a brilliant mathematician, WW2 code-breaker, founder of computer science, philosopher and theoretical biologist.
His pre-war work laid down the theoretical plan for a programmable computer, and after the war, he was closely involved in the design and programming of the world’s earliest computing machines. He designed the ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) built by the UK Government, wrote programming manuals, published papers on mathematical biology and founded the discipline of artificial intelligence.
The Turing Trust is proud to be able to commemorate Alan Turing’s remarkable contribution to the early years of computing by making computers available to less privileged communities in Africa and by enabling volunteers in the UK to sharpen their own IT skills in preparing computers for use in African schools.
The Turing Trust was set up by Alan Turing’s closest family, including his nephew Dermot and his great-nephew James, in memory of his name and legacy. With Alan’s name behind us we are contributing to the future of computer science by supporting people in rural African communities to become computer literate.
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