Mary Jackson Wall Art

Who is Mary Jackson? In 1958, Mary Jackson became the first African American female engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Mary Jackson was a mathematician and aerospace engineer. Mathematician and aerospace engineer Mary Jackson was born on April 9, 1921, in Hampton, Virginia. In 1951 she started working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), where she was a member of its West Area Computing unit—the West Computers, comprising African American female mathematicians—and Jackson’s supervisor was Dorothy Vaughan. The women provided data that were later essential to the early success of the U.S. space program. At the time, NACA was segregated, with black employees required to use separate bathrooms and dining facilities. Jackson worked as an aerospace engineer for some 20 years. Much of her work centred on the airflow around aircraft. Despite early promotions, she was denied management-level positions, and in 1979 she left engineering and took a demotion to become manager of the women’s program at NASA. ——————— Mary Jackson 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 Mary Jackson with a quote which says: “Every time we have a chance to get ahead, they move the finish line.” Size: A4 (29.7mm x 210mm) Paper: Premium Archival Matte Paper | 189gsm