Joy Buolamwini
American computer scientist and digital activist
1989 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American computer scientist and digital activist
Born
January 1, 1989
Age
~37 years
Name Origin
African
Timeline
computer scientist
CanadaBorn in Edmonton
1989
Born in Edmonton (1989-01-01)
2013
AwardRhodes Scholarship
2017
AwardShuttleworth Foundation Flash Grant
2018
AwardBBC 100 Women
Present
Age ~37
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joy Buolamwini?+
Joy Buolamwini is American computer scientist and digital activist. Born in 1989.
What does the name Joy mean?+
The name Joy means "unisex given name". It is of African origin.
When was Joy Buolamwini born?+
Joy Buolamwini was born on January 1, 1989.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Joy is of African origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Joy — January 1, 1989
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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