= Mary Edwards (human computer)
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Mary Edwards was one of the early "human computers," a term used to describe individuals who performed complex mathematical calculations by hand before the advent of electronic computers. Human computers were particularly important in fields such as astronomy, engineering, and physics, where precise calculations were essential. Mary Edwards is best known for her work during the early 20th century, particularly at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the precursor to NASA.
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