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Mary Jackson, née Mary Winston, (born April 9, 1921, Hampton, Virginia, U.S.—died February 11, 2005, Hampton), American mathematician and aerospace engineer who in 1958 became the first African American female engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She was bor…

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Mary Jackson grew up in Hampton, Virginia. After graduating with highest honors from high school, she then continued her education at Hampton Institute, earning her Bachelor of Science Degrees in Mathematics and Physical Science. Following graduation, Mary taught in Maryland prior to joining NASA.

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Officials Brief Media on Mission of Next-Gen Weather Satellite

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International Space Station Lightfoot Visits Michoud

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Janelle Monáe introduces the world to Mary Jackson, who worked at NASA Langley Research Center during the Project Mercury. To find out more visit: https://www.nasa.gov/modernfigures