Dorothy Vaughan

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What positions did Dorothy Vaughan hold throughout her career? Dorothy Vaughan
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What positions did Dorothy Vaughan hold throughout her career?

Throughout her career, Dorothy Vaughan held positions ranging from a mathematician and 'human computer' at NACA to a managerial role at NASA. Her most notable position was as the head of the West Area Computing Unit, making her the first African-American woman to supervise such a unit.