Audrey Bates is a pioneer in the world of computing and the internet—in 1955, she successfully operated the world’s first remote computing session. This was a major milestone in the development of modern technology and allowed users to access computing power from anywhere in the world.

Bates was born in Australia in 1927 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Melbourne. She was passionate about computing from an early age and had a strong interest in the potential of the internet. In 1955, she worked at the Australian National University’s Computing Centre and was responsible for setting up the first remote computing session.

This breakthrough allowed users to access computing power from any location, and ushered in a new era of remote computing. Bates’ work was instrumental in the development of modern computing and the internet, and she remains a pioneer in the field.