Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer

Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer

by Deirdre R. J. Head
Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer

Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer

by Deirdre R. J. Head

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Overview

In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781977147844
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 08/01/2020
Series: Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 48
File size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Before Reaching the Stars 4

Chapter 2 Looking for Work 12

Chapter 3 Using Math to Fly 24

Chapter 4 Being a Hidden Figure 36

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Read More/Internet Sites 47

Index 48

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