Hidden heroes : the human computers of NASA /
Harris, Duchess,author.
Rowell, Rebecca,author.
In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A letter from Duchess -- NASA's secret weapon -- The path to NASA -- Working at NASA -- Trailblazers -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index
In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Women mathematicians
Human computation
African American women mathematicians
Aerospace engineers
African American women mathematicians.
Aerospace engineers.
Employees.
Human computation.
Women mathematicians.