Known as the "mother of the Internet," Radia Perlman's work on the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was fundamental to the development of modern network architecture. While her academic background laid the groundwork, it was her collaboration with industry (notably, her time at Digital Equipment Corporation) that enabled her to revolutionize how data is transmitted across networks. Perlman's success story underscores the importance of practical application in advancing theoretical research.
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