Dr. Gladys West

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

English - May 25, 2021 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratings
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Dr. Gladys Mae West, American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of the satellite geodesy models that were eventually incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS), joins Sophia today to discuss her experience at Virginia State University where she earned her M.S. and B.S. degrees, her 42 year career at the Naval Proving Ground in Dahlgren, Virginia, and how she is inspiring young people to follow their dreams and pursue careers in STEM.

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Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Josh Windisch

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

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