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.
This 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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