Year:1955

Who: Anne Easley​

Where: John Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio​

What: Annie Easley was an American computer scientist and accomplished mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA’s rocket systems and energy technologies.  Easley developed and executed coding for a variety of critical projects. Her work was instrumental in the development of renewable energy projects.​

Sources:

Reports:

• Nainiger, J. J., Burns, R. K., & Easley, A. J. (1982). Performance and operational economics estimate for a coal gasification combined-cycle cogeneration powerplant (No. E-1032).

Websites:

• NASA. (n.d.). Annie Easley: Computer Scientist. https://www.nasa.gov/general/annie-easley-computer-scientist/

• U.S. Department of Energy. (n.d.). Five fast facts about rocket scientist Annie Easley. https://www.energy.gov/articles/five-fast-facts-about-rocket-scientist-annie-easley

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