Hedy Lamarr

/ˈhɛdi ləˈmɑɹ/

(Viena, Austria,  9 November 1914 – Casselberry, Florida, USA, 19 January 2000)

Field: Inventor, Film

Short biography: Austrian and American actress and inventor who co-developed frequency-hopping spread-spectrum technology, a key precursor to modern wireless communications such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Why notable: She challenged the stereotype that beauty and intelligence cannot coexist. While celebrated as a film star, she also made pioneering technological contributions that helped shape modern communications, making her an enduring symbol of innovation, creativity, and the often-overlooked achievements of women in STEM.

More information: Wikipedia