- On August 26, 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA) released a digital copy of a videotaped lecture, “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software, and People” that Rear Adm. Grace Hopper gave to the NSA workforce on August 19, 1982. This lecture highlights technological foundational principles, valuable perspectives on leadership and shared experiences overcoming challenges in computer science and math. The legacy of Rear Adm. Grace Hopper continues to echo across the intelligence community to light the path for women in STEM.