In our technology-dominated world, it’s easy to forget the human minds that gave rise to the devices and digital tools that permeate everyday life. And the women behind those innovations are often the first to be forgotten.

Whether you realize it or not, you owe women inventors a big thank you for creating many of the technologies you depend on. Their inventions help you surf the internet, get from point A to point B, keep your home safe, and so much more. Here are six women whose contributions to science and technology helped shape our modern world.

1. Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), “the mother of WiFi”

Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Kiesler, was a Hollywood actress best known for her role in the romantic biblical drama Samson and Delilah . Behind the scenes of her sparkling acting career,

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