AI Innovations Unleashed
AI: A Legacy of Innovation - Black Voices Shaping the Future - Episode 1
05 Feb 2025
Before the algorithms, there were the "human computers." On this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, we delve into the remarkable stories of African-American mathematicians and engineers, the "Hidden Figures" whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern AI. Learn about Dr. Gladys West, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and more! Listen now!ReferencesGleick, J. (2016). Hidden figures: The American dream and the untold story of the Black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. William Morrow. Additional Resources/Reading ListNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) website: Search for "human computers" or specific names like Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson.Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) website: Look for resources and articles on women in mathematics, including African-American mathematicians.Various academic journals focusing on the history of science and technology (e.g., Isis, Technology and Culture): Search for articles related to early computing and African-American contributions.Repositories of oral histories: Search for interviews with individuals involved in early computing or related fields. (e.g., The Computer History Museum)
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