Mary Jackson – NASA’s First Black Female Engineer Mary Jackson was a trailblazing mathematician and aerospace engineer who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA during the height of the space race. Born in 1921 in Hampton, Virginia, she began her career as a math teacher before joining NASA’s predecessor, NACA, in 1951.
Working in segregated conditions, she became known for her brilliant calculations and problem-solving skills. After years of pushing boundaries, Mary became NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. She contributed to crucial wind tunnel and flight experiments, helping design spacecraft that could withstand extreme speeds and conditions.
Later in her career, she chose to step down from engineering to work in human resources so she could advocate for women and minority scientists. Her courage and leadership opened doors for generations of space pioneers.
"You have to make sure you have the skills. Then, demand the right to use them." – Mary Jackson
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Mary Jackson – NASA’s First Black Female Engineer
Mary Jackson was a trailblazing mathematician and aerospace engineer who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA during the height of the space race. Born in 1921 in Hampton, Virginia, she began her career as a math teacher before joining NASA’s predecessor, NACA, in 1951.
Working in segregated conditions, she became known for her brilliant calculations and problem-solving skills. After years of pushing boundaries, Mary became NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. She contributed to crucial wind tunnel and flight experiments, helping design spacecraft that could withstand extreme speeds and conditions.
Later in her career, she chose to step down from engineering to work in human resources so she could advocate for women and minority scientists. Her courage and leadership opened doors for generations of space pioneers.
"You have to make sure you have the skills. Then, demand the right to use them." – Mary Jackson
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