Gladys West was one of the first human "computers" in the 1960s, and her work helped to model the surface of the Earth. She also contributed to the invention of GPS and was chosen as one of the Women of 2018 by the BBC.

Gladys West

We explore the hidden side of scientists, and what makes them human. Looking at their struggles, depression, mental illness, survival, war, scandal, and success, we go further than ever to see just who these scientists were. 

Music: Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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We explore the hidden side of scientists, and what makes them human. Looking at their struggles, depression, mental illness, survival, war, scandal, and success, we go further than ever to see just who these scientists were. Music: Half Mystery by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5026-half-mystery License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Gladys West

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