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American computer scientist and electrical engineer (1938–2024)

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Gender Transition and Subsequent Career

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This timeline details Lynn Conway's gender transition and her subsequent efforts to rebuild her career in the face of discrimination and societal barriers.
Gender Affirmation Surgery
1968-1969
Following her departure from IBM, Conway underwent gender affirmation surgery, aligning her physical appearance with her gender identity.
Rebuilding Career Anonymously
Late 1960s - Early 1970s
Conway faced significant challenges in re-entering the tech industry due to the stigma associated with being transgender. She began working under a new identity, carefully concealing her past to avoid discrimination. She worked for a small company.
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Main milestonesMain milestonesActivism and Advocacy for Transgender RightsActivism and Advocacy for Transgender RightsAwards and RecognitionAwards and RecognitionCareer at Xerox PARC and VLSI RevolutionCareer at Xerox PARC and VLSI RevolutionDARPA and Government ServiceDARPA and Government ServiceEarly Life and EducationEarly Life and EducationImpact on Computer ArchitectureImpact on Computer ArchitectureLater Life and Continued AdvocacyLater Life and Continued AdvocacyPersonal Life and RelationshipsPersonal Life and RelationshipsProfessional Career at IBMProfessional Career at IBMUniversity of Michigan ProfessorshipUniversity of Michigan Professorship