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Gladys West

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Mathematician
Born 1930 • United States

Gladys West is an American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematics underpinning GPS, which were uncovered when a member of her sorority read a short biography West had submitted for an alumni function.

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T​his poster​ was commissioned by the Nevertheless podcastopen_in_new, which celebrates women’s STEM advancements.

Artist: Geneva B, a self-taught illustrator from North Carolina.

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