Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Edith Clarke and the Clarke Calculator

In 1920, inventor Edith Clarke developed the Clarke Calculator, a tool for simplifying complex calculations related to electrical transmission lines. The device faced initial skepticism from a male-dominated engineering industry, delaying its acceptance despite its potential to improve power distribution efficiency. Clarke's perseverance ultimately led to broader adoption, highlighting both the innovation's impact and the gender-based challenges women faced in technology during that time.