Annie J. Easley

What is Annie most known for?

• A Human Computer

• Chemistry

• First Black Woman to work in NACA (NASA)

• Engineering

Annie helped NACA work on the ____ Rocket

Multi-Choice: What type of Scientist was she?

• Astronomer

• Computer Scientist

• Rocket Scientist

• Biologist

Multi-Choice: What Universities did she go to?

• Xavier University

• Harvard University

• Cheyney University

• Cleveland State University

What degree did she receive?

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• Bachelor of Software Engineering

Where did she work?

• Lewis Research Center

• Ames Research Center

• Marshal Space Flight

• NASA Glenn Research Center

What inspired her to work at NACA?

• The idea of sending man into space

• Her parents told her to

• Twin sisters on the newspaper who work at NACA as "computers"

• She wanted to prove a point

What is she most known for accomplishing?

• Creating a way for astronauts and Mission Control to contact each other from a distance.

• Calculating the distance of the Earth from the Mokn

• Building the Centaur

• Developing and and implementing computer codes that analyzed alternative power technology.

What hardship did she face within her work environment?

• Denial of financial aid

• Discrimination of color and gender

• Being cut out of every photos taken together

• All of the above

Who encouraged Annie to work for what you want?

• Samuel Easley (Father)

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Hoover (Mother)

• Melba Mouton