Mathematician, aeronautical engineer, "human computer", and data analyst who worked at NASA for nearly 40 years. She was one of the "Hidden Figures" who made significant contributions to NASA's space program and she became the first Black woman at NASA's Langley Research Center to be promoted to Senior Executive Service.
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September 10, 1942, Monroe, North Carolina
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Congressional Gold Medal (2019)
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George Washington University (Ph.D. Engineering 1983); Virginia State University (M.S. Mathematics 1967), Hampton University (B.S. Mathematics 1962)
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*some sources say April 6, 1845
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