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Also known as Annie J. Easley, Annie Jean Easley

American mathematician and rocket scientist

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Born
Annie Jean Easley , ( 1933-04-23 ) April 23, 1933, Birmingham, Alabama
Died
June 25, 2011 (2011-06-25) (aged 78), Cleveland, Ohio
Alma mater
Cleveland State University (BS)
Occupation
Computer engineer
Employer s
Lewis Research Center at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

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Annie Jean Easley (April 23, 1933 – June 25, 2011) was an African American computer scientist who contributed significantly to the beginning iterations of NASA's rocket technologies.

Easley was born in 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, raised by a single mother. Segregation disallowed Annie from many normal job opportunities that others of different color and gender might get, but her mother strived for her to have a good education nonetheless. She attended Holy Family High School for most of her schooling life, culminating in her graduating as valedictorian.

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