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Mary Jackson was a pioneering African American mathematician and aerospace engineer at NASA. Her work during the 20th century significantly advanced early aeronautical research, particularly within the agency's Lewis Research Center. She overcame racial segregation to pursue her expertise and later championed opportunities for women in STEM fields. This made her an important figure in both the history of engineering and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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Mary Jackson was a pioneering African American mathematician and aerospace engineer at NASA. Her work during the 20th century significantly advanced early aeronautical research, particularly within the agency's Lewis Research Center. She overcame racial segregation to pursue her expertise and later championed opportunities for women in STEM fields. This made her an important figure in both the history of engineering and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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