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Dr. Gladys West's complex calculations & computer modeling laid the vital foundation for the creation of GPS.

Her data analysis culminated in an incredibly accurate, detailed mathematical model of the Earth's true shape, known as a geoid. 🧵

She was born #OTD in 1930. #WomenInSTEM
A charming color photograph of Dr. Gladys West (1930–2025), the pioneering Black mathematician whose groundbreaking calculations laid the foundation for GPS technology. She sits angled slightly to the right, looking off-camera with a warm, dignified smile. She wears a structured navy blue blazer over a high-necked top, accented by a lively scarf featuring an abstract pattern of pink, white, grey, and black tones. A black bucket hat rests neatly on her head, framing her thin-rimmed glasses, classic pearl earrings, and graying hair. She is seated in a high-backed armchair upholstered in bold navy and tan vertical stripes. The background is softly blurred, showing a clean, brightly lit indoor setting with a framed artwork hanging on a distant wall. The composition highlights her gentle expression, creating an inspiring and respectful mood that emphasizes her legacy as a monumental figure in science and history.
October 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM