Gladys West is a mathematician and hidden figure who played a crucial role in the development of GPS technology, which revolutionized navigation and communication worldwide.
Born in Mississippi, Gladys West became a mathematician at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. She contributed to the mathematical development of GPS technology, though her work was largely unknown for decades. In 2018, she received recognition for her contributions to GPS.
West's legacy is her pioneering work in mathematics and her recognition as one of the hidden figures who made possible modern navigation and communication technology.
She helped develop GPS technology
Her work was hidden from public recognition for decades
She was recognized in 2018 for her contributions
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