NASA Names D.C. Headquarters After First Black Female Engineer
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Mary W. Jackson, NASA's first black female engineer, made significant contributions as a research mathematician at Langley Research Center. Dubbed a 'human computer,' her story was portrayed in the film 'Hidden Figures.' Jackson advocated for hiring more women at NASA, impacting the representation of African Americans and women in STEM. In 2019, she was posthumously awarded a Congressional gold medal, and NASA continues to honor the legacies of other hidden figures.
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