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DR. GLADYS WEST: The Black Woman Who Helped Create GPS and What Young Girls Can Learn From Her Life

Posted on January 30, 2026 by marketer
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Today, we want to tell you about a heroine named Dr. Gladys West. Dr. Gladys West was a brilliant mathematician who helped create GPS—the technology that helps us find places on maps, phones, and cars.Every time someone uses directions to get somewhere, her work is helping them. Early Life Dr. West was born in 1930 […]

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