Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
How Black Female Mathematicians Shaped America's Space Program and Fulfilled the Promise of Equality
About This Book
Hidden Figures (2016) brings to light the remarkable contributions of African American female mathematicians who made John Glenn's orbital mission and Neil Armstrong's lunar landing possible. These groundbreaking women left behind teaching positions in the Jim Crow South to become essential architects of America's modern space exploration program.
Who Should Read This?
- Female professionals in STEM fields
- Readers curious about authentic space program history
- Anyone studying the intersection of race, science, and American history
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