Mary Jackson: The Engineer Who Refused to Stay Behind the Barrier

from Afternoon Coffee Break with Darren Watts · host Darren Watts

In this episode, Darren explores the life of Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer.After working as a mathematician, Jackson overcame segregation barriers to earn the credentials needed to become an engineer.Later, she shifted her focus to helping other women advance in science and engineering.This episode explores access, opportunity, and breaking systemic barriers.Mary Jackson, NASA engineer, Black women in engineering, Hidden Figures, women in STEM, segregation in education, career advancement,

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