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Dr. Gladys West The Mathematician Behind GPS: Inventor of Math Models That Made GPS Possible
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 18 2026
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.26 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Dr. Gladys West: The Mathematician Behind GPS
By S.T.E.A.M. Careers Coach Portia George
Take an inspiring journey through the remarkable life of Dr. Gladys B. West, the brilliant mathematician whose groundbreaking work helped make the Global Positioning System (GPS) possible. From her humble beginnings on a Virginia farm to becoming a pioneering civilian mathematician for the United States Navy, Dr. West's story shows how determination, education, faith, and perseverance can change the world.
Young readers will discover how Dr. West's love for mathematics led her to earn a scholarship to Virginia State College, serve for 42 years with the U.S. Navy, and develop mathematical models that accurately measured the shape of the Earth-work that became essential to modern GPS technology. Along the way, children will learn about satellites, engineering, geography, computer science, and the power of solving real-world problems through S.T.E.A.M.
Each chapter weaves together true history, exciting S.T.E.A.M. connections, life lessons, Bible verses, and positive affirmations that encourage children to dream big, work hard, trust God, and never give up. Readers will also discover how one person's quiet faithfulness can impact billions of lives around the globe.
Filled with engaging facts, beautiful illustrations, and inspiring messages, Dr. Gladys West: The Mathematician Behind GPS reminds every child that no dream is too big when they combine faith, learning, and perseverance. Dr. West's extraordinary legacy proves that God can use a curious mind, a willing heart, and a love for learning to help change the world-one calculation at a time.
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