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Katie Bouman, a 29 years old scientist created an algorithm to create image of Black hole

Katie Bouman, a 29-years old scientist who developed a crucial algorithm that has converted thousands of giga byte of broken image data into a complete image of Black hole. She is a MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) graduate. She had been working silently since last 3 years in developing an algorithm for imaging purpose.

Katie shares his personal experience of developing an algorithm secretly as
“It’s been really hard to keep our lips sealed. I hadn’t even told my family about the picture.”

Her name came into lime light when her two converted image of black hole became viral. Here are few post praising and appreciating her efforts –

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