Gladys West

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.

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

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