Dorothy Vaughan (1910-2008) was an American mathematician and human computer who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), and then NASA. She made waves in the industry at a time when racial and gender discrimination prevented women of color from gaining recognition for their work. Her life and contributions were honored in the 2016 film, Hidden Figures.

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For Further Reading: 
Dorothy Johnson Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan NASA
No Longer Hidden: The Legacy of Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan: NASA’s overlooked star
Hidden Figures and Human Computers
The Gendered History of Human Computers
Women of Hidden Figures

Dorothy Vaughan (1910-2008) was an American mathematician and human computer who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), and then NASA. She made waves in the industry at a time when racial and gender discrimination prevented women of color from gaining recognition for their work. Her life and contributions were honored in the 2016 film, Hidden Figures.
This bonus episode is brought to you by the CBS Original ELSBETH.
For Further Reading: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.biography.com/scientists/dorothy-johnson-vaughan">Dorothy Johnson Vaughan</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/people/dorothy-vaughan/">Dorothy Vaughan NASA</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.museumofthebible.org/magazine/featured/no-longer-hidden-the-legacy-of-dorothy-vaughan">No Longer Hidden: The Legacy of Dorothy Vaughan</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/nasas-overlooked-star/">Dorothy Vaughan: NASA’s overlooked star</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/hidden-figures-and-human-computers">Hidden Figures and Human Computers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/history-human-computers-180972202/">The Gendered History of Human Computers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://exhibits.lib.berkeley.edu/spotlight/women-who-figure/feature/women-of-hidden-figures">Women of Hidden Figures</a></li>
</ul>

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Womanica

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history who you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Dorothy Vaughan (1910-2008) was an American mathematician and human computer who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), and then NASA. She made waves in the industry at a time when racial and gender discrimination prevented women of color from gaining recognition for their work. Her life and contributions were honored in the 2016 film, Hidden Figures.  This bonus episode is brought to you by the CBS Original ELSBETH.

Bonus: Dorothy Vaughan

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