Dorothy Vaughan Wall Art

Who is Dorothy Vaughan? Dorothy Johnson Vaughan was an American computer programmer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the early U.S. space program. She was also the first Black American supervisor at NASA, a role she would continue to hold up to and beyond its merger with NASA. In 1929 she graduated from Wilberforce University, Ohio, with a Bachelors in Mathematics. After graduation, she married Howard S. Vaughan and took up a role as a math teacher in Virginia. The advent of the Second World War would change her life forever. In December of 1943, she left her teaching job and began working at NACA's West Area Computing Unit. She stayed with NACA for almost 2 decades until NACA merged with NASA in 1958. Many of her old team also joined her at NASA under their Analysis and Computation Division. Dorothy joined her fellow African–American female mathematicians at NACA called the "human computers". NACA's "human computers" were responsible for making complex calculations and analyze reams of data for aerospace engineers. This team soon built a reputation and earned the nickname, The West Computers. ———————- Dorothy Vaughan Quotes Art Print This illustrative art quote is from my “Badass Women” series art prints. Inspiration for female leaders everywhere from modern and historical role models A minimalist illustration art print inspired by badass women in history. Design: Original illustrated portrait of Dorothy Vaughan with a quote which says: “Separate and equal are two different things. Just cause it’s the way, doesn’t make it right.” Size: A4 (29.7mm x 210mm) Paper: Premium Archival Matte Paper | 189gsm