In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Read more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician.

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Before reaching the stars -- Looking for work -- Using math to fly -- Being a hidden figure -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index.