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Annie Easley
Annie Easley was an African American computer scientist, mathematician…
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Hello. My name is Annie Easley. When I was a little girl, I loved to learn new things. I asked lots of questions. My mom told me I could be anything I wanted to be if I worked hard. So, I always tried my best in school.
In the year 1955, I started a very special job. I was a 'human computer'. Before we had fast computers like we do today, people like me solved big math problems with our brains, paper, and a pencil. It was like being a math superhero. I worked at a place that later became NASA. I helped a team of scientists with rockets, like the Centaur rocket. This rocket helped send explorers into space.
I loved my job, and I loved helping others, too. I went to schools and told students that they should study science and math. I wanted everyone to know that they could solve big problems and reach for the stars. I lived to be 78 years old. Today, I am remembered for helping to explore space. I hope my story helps you stay curious and dream big.
Annie Easley: The Human Computer
Hello. My name is Annie Easley. When I was a little girl, I loved to learn new things. I asked lots of questions. My mom told me I could be anything I wanted to be if I worked hard. So, I always tried my best in school.
In the year 1955, I started a very special job. I was a 'human computer'. Before we had fast computers like we do today, people like me solved big math problems with our brains, paper, and a pencil. It was like being a math superhero. I worked at a place that later became NASA. I helped a team of scientists with rockets, like the Centaur rocket. This rocket helped send explorers into space.
I loved my job, and I loved helping others, too. I went to schools and told students that they should study science and math. I wanted everyone to know that they could solve big problems and reach for the stars. I lived to be 78 years old. Today, I am remembered for helping to explore space. I hope my story helps you stay curious and dream big.
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Annie Easley was an African American computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist who was a pioneer at NASA. She developed software for the Centaur rocket stage and championed equal opportunity in STEM fields.
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