Thelma Estrin

Biography

Thelma Estrin was a pioneer in applying computer technology to medical and neuroscience research. In the 1950s, she worked on WEIZAC, one of the first computers built in Israel, at the Weizmann Institute of Science. As a professor at UCLA, she helped establish the field of biomedical engineering by demonstrating how computers could analyze brain activity and other biological data. She was also a passionate advocate for women in engineering and technology throughout her career.

塞尔玛·埃斯特林是将计算机技术应用于医学和神经科学研究的先驱。1950年代，她在以色列魏茨曼科学研究所参与了WEIZAC的建造——这是以色列最早的计算机之一。作为加州大学洛杉矶分校教授，她通过展示计算机如何分析脑电活动和其他生物数据，帮助奠定了生物医学工程领域的基础。在整个职业生涯中，她也是女性投身工程和技术领域的积极倡导者。

Key Achievements

• Pioneered the use of computers in biomedical research

  开创了计算机在生物医学研究中的应用

• Worked on WEIZAC, one of Israel's first computers

  参与建造以色列最早的计算机WEIZAC

• Championed women in engineering at UCLA

  在UCLA倡导女性投身工程领域

References & Citations

1. Wikipedia: Thelma Estrin — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_Estrin
2. IEEE History Center: Thelma Estrin — https://ethw.org/Thelma_Estrin