West Area Computers

West Area Computers (WAC) is an organization that specializes in computer and information technology services, including providing hardware and software solutions, IT support, and consultancy for various industries. They may offer services ranging from system integration, network management, cybersecurity, to custom software development. WAC may serve various clients, including businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies, aiming to enhance their IT infrastructure and efficiency.

Christine Darden is an American mathematician, aerospace engineer, and author known for her significant contributions to the fields of aerodynamics and the aeronautics industry. She was part of the team at NASA Langley Research Center, where she worked on developing supersonic and hypersonic flight technologies and played a vital role in addressing issues related to sonic booms.

Dorothy Vaughan was an African American mathematician and computer programmer who worked for NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). She was born on September 20, 1910, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on November 10, 2008. Vaughan is best known for her contributions to the field of computing during a time when women, particularly women of color, faced significant barriers in the workforce.

Katherine Johnson (1918–2020) was an African American mathematician and physicist whose work was crucial to the success of the United States' early space program. She made significant contributions to the calculations for NASA's Project Mercury and the Apollo missions, including the trajectory analysis for John Glenn's first American orbital flight in 1962. Johnson's work went largely unrecognized for many years due to both the prevailing racial and gender biases of her time.

Mary Jackson was an American mathematician and aerospace engineer, best known for her work at NASA during the Space Race. Born on April 9, 1921, in Hampton, Virginia, she was a prominent figure in the field of engineering and a trailblazer for women and people of color in the STEM fields.