John C. Varner IIIFeb 2, 2023
The next time you use any navigation device, software or Google Maps thank Dr. Gladys West. Her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of Earth, and her work on the development of the satellite models that were eventually incorporated into  the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. #BlackMastodon #BlackHistoryMonth
Show threadDiane Ademu-JohnFeb 2, 2023
@LilHulkQ Love this! I’m reading her autobiography! Turns out she went to school with my mom, who got a tiny mention in the book 😁 #blackhistorymonth #blackmastodon #gladyswest
Show threadMath LoverFeb 3, 2023
@junkyardmessiah @LilHulkQ very cool. I’m building my classroom library and will check out the book. :)
Show threadGrinning Cat 

@Mathlover @junkyardmessiah @LilHulkQ

Glad you're (clearly) not in FloriDUH!

(A reflection not of most teachers and students, but of the Republicans in power there who treat books, especially ones about Black and/or LGBTQIA+ people, as threats.)

Feb 3, 2023 at 3:14pmWeb
Show threadMath LoverFeb 4, 2023
@grinningcat @junkyardmessiah @LilHulkQ they know that if Americas are educated in our actual history, we will continue to create generations of less racist people and loose voters . That’s my theory, anyway.
Show threadGrinning Cat Feb 4, 2023

@Mathlover @junkyardmessiah @LilHulkQ "Loose voters" as opposed to voters who "tightly" follow the Republican party line? :)

(Sorrynotsorry, I can't let a good typo go to waste!)