![]() ![]() ![]() This captivating book gives voice to women mathematicians from the late eighteenth century through to the present day. With new jobs at the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia, they finally had a shot at jobs that would push their skills to the limits.Ĭomplexities: Women in Mathematics by Bettye Anne Case Originally math teachers in the South’s segregated public schools, these gifted professionals answered Uncle Sam’s call during the labour shortages of World War II. General description: Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians know as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women. The book covers multiple social problems and it gives a good perspective of what these women have been through to succeed. ![]() I have been talking about this book a couple of times already and I still believe it is a great one. ![]() Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly Therefore, today I will talk about 5 great books about women in mathematics. All of March, I will write about different aspects related to women in mathematics, how they have influenced mathematics and the world around them. ![]()
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