Easley, Annie
1933-2011 · Contribution: 1950s-1980s
Computer programming for NASA energy and rocket research
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Impact on the world
Her programming work supported the development of the Centaur rocket stage and energy conversion systems at NASA's Lewis Research Center.
Life & background
A computer scientist and mathematician at NASA's Lewis Research Center, Easley developed and implemented computer code used in researching energy-conversion systems and the Centaur rocket, work that supported numerous NASA missions.
Sources
- NASA; U.S. Department of Energy
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