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  2. Sep 18, 2024 · Mary Jackson (born April 9, 1921, Hampton, Virginia, U.S.—died February 11, 2005, Hampton) was an American mathematician and aerospace engineer who in 1958 became the first African American female engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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  3. Mary Jackson (née Winston; [1] April 9, 1921 – February 11, 2005) was an American mathematician and aerospace engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which in 1958 was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

  4. Dec 6, 2016 · Mathematician Mary Jackson was one of a small group of African American women who worked as aeronautical engineers, called "human computers," at NASA during the Space Age.

  5. www.nasa.gov › people › mary-w-jackson-biographyMary W. Jackson - NASA

    Jun 28, 2024 · Mary W. Jackson successfully overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become NASA’s first black female engineer in 1958 and a leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations. Mary retired from Langley in 1985.

  6. Jun 3, 2019 · Mary Jackson (April 9, 1921 – February 11, 2005) was an aerospace engineer and mathematician for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (later the National Aeronautics and Space Administration). She became NASA’s first Black female engineer and worked to improve hiring practices for women at the administration.

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  7. Jan 24, 2017 · Mary Jackson was one of the "human computers" portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures." NASA. Space & Physics. In the 1960s, Mercury astronauts Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn and others...

  8. Mary Jackson was an American mathematician and engineer. She became the first African American female engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Jackson was also known for her volunteer work at NASA and in her community.

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