100 Women: Gladys West - the 'hidden figure' of GPS - BBC
WEBMay 19, 2018 · "You felt a little bit different. You didn't quite fit in as you did in home economics. "You're always competing and trying to survive because you're in a different group of people." The few female...
Gladys West | Biography, Accomplishments, & GPS | Britannica
WEBGladys West, African American mathematician whose work was crucial to the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). West is often considered one of history’s ‘hidden figures.’ Learn more about Gladys West and her accomplishments in this article.
Quotes By Dr Gladys West: Inspirational Words From A …
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Dr Gladys West’s quotes provide invaluable insights and inspiration to all those who aspire to make a difference in the world of mathematics and beyond. Her pioneering work, combined with her wisdom and passion, continue to inspire a new generation of mathematicians and scientists to push boundaries and create positive change.
Dr. Gladys West: Navigating Her Way to the Invention of GPS …
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · Dr. Gladys West made groundbreaking contributions to the invention of GPS technology. Learn how the hidden figure left her mark on science and our use of modern navigation. By Monica Cull
Gladys West - Wikipedia
WEBGladys Mae West (née Brown; born October 27, 1930 [1]) is an American mathematician. She is known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, that were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS). [2]
Dr. Gladys West: The Black Woman Behind GPS Technology
WEBThat's right, Dr. Gladys West, a Black woman from Virginia was instrumental in creating the device we use today. And now, she's finally getting her recognition that's long overdue.
100 Women: Gladys West - the 'hidden figure' of GPS - BBC
WEBMay 19, 2018 · "You felt a little bit different. You didn't quite fit in as you did in home economics. "You're always competing and trying to survive because you're in a different group of people." The few female...
Dr. Gladys B. West: The woman who reshaped the modern world
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · After starting her career with the Navy, Dr. West focused her work on astronomical studies in an effort to understand how Pluto and Neptune moved in relation to each other in the 1960s. From this study, she then began to analyze data from satellites to create better mathematical models of the earth.
Dr. Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Behind GPS Technology
WEBLeland Pinder speaks with the biographer and grandson of retired Navy mathematician, Dr. Gladys West, about her remarkable journey of being part of the team ...
Meet Gladys West, the Hidden Figure of GPS - Science ATL
WEBJan 29, 2021 · Born in rural Virginia in 1930, Gladys West was critical to the development of what we now know as GPS or Global Positioning Systems. She grew up in a community of sharecroppers and realized she would need to focus on education if she did not want a future on farms or factories.