Annie Easley
NASA computer scientist who helped power rockets and clean energy.
Their Story
Annie Easley began her career as a human 'computer' doing calculations by hand and went on to become a computer scientist at NASA. She wrote code that supported rocket and energy research, including work on the Centaur upper-stage rocket. She was also a strong advocate for encouraging women and students of color in STEM.
Era
1900s
Field
Computer Science
Annie Easley
NASA computer scientist who helped power rockets and clean energy.
Technology · Computer Science · 1900s · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Annie Easley began her career as a human 'computer' doing calculations by hand and went on to become a computer scientist at NASA. She wrote code that supported rocket and energy research, including work on the Centaur upper-stage rocket. She was also a strong advocate for encouraging women and students of color in STEM.
Key Innovation
Developed and improved computer software used in rocket and alternative-energy research at NASA.
Why It Matters Today
Her code helped launch spacecraft and explore cleaner energy, fields that still matter for our future.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Easley
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
