NASA Headquarters Named in Honor of ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson

NASA’s Headquarters building has now been named after Mary Jackson. Mary Winston Jackson (1921–2005) successfully overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become a professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations. 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. Mary retired from the NASA Langley Research Center in 1985 as an Aeronautical Engineer after 34 years. Credits: NASA

27 Jun 2020

Ken Kremer –  - SpaceUpClose.com & RocketSTEM 

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced that the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named in honor of Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA.

https://www.spaceupclose.com/2020/06/nasa-headquarters-named-in-honor-of-hidden-figure-mary-w-jackson/