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Gladys West Quotes

1930–2026 United States

Gladys Mae West (née Brown; October 27, 1930 – January 17, 2026) was an American mathematician. She is known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, that were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Also known as: Gladys west

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It has history to discover, outlets for shopping, good food and a quiet atmosphere.

I aspired to do something outside of farm work and I knew that having a good education would be the key.

That motivated me to do well in school so that I could get a scholarship and go to college. I had a great support system and many mentors along the way who kept me motivated.

It’s always refreshing to hear how my work is now being used outside of the government and I am still amazed by the technological advancements navigation has made since the GPS Project began in 1973.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Gladys West (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.