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Rocket Girls (NASA)
The Rocket Girls were the women that worked at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) before the development of electronic computers. These women are mostly unknown, but they did the majority of all hand calculations for missions. Most of these women were called "Computer (occupation), computers" since they computed things. Notable women * Barbara Paulson was one of the lead female computers hired by JPL. * Macie Roberts was the supervisor of the female computers at JPL. She became the supervisor in the 1960s and continued her work for over thirty years. * Helen Ling was a human computer supervisor at JPL. Ling followed in the footsteps of Macie Roberts as a supervisor for the female division of computers. She recruited and trained females that were proficient in mathematics and physics. Her legacy includes diversifying the female populus at JPL and continuing the excellence of female workers at NASA and JPL. * Eleanor F. Helin, Eleanor Frances discovered many me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computers - Janez Lawson (seen In This Photo From 1953, Front Row, Fifth From The Left) - First African American Hired Into A Technical Position At JPL
A computer is a machine that can be Computer programming, programmed to automatically Execution (computing), carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (''computation''). Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as Computer program, ''programs'', which enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks. The term computer system may refer to a nominally complete computer that includes the Computer hardware, hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation; or to a group of computers that are linked and function together, such as a computer network or computer cluster. A broad range of Programmable logic controller, industrial and Consumer electronics, consumer products use computers as control systems, including simple special-purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote controls, and factory devices like industrial robots. Computers are at the core of general-purpose devices ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
