Mary Jackson
An American mathematician and aerospace engineer at NASA, who became NASA's first black female engineer.
Most quoted
"We have to do something like this to get them interested in science. Sometimes they are not aware of the number of black scientists, and don't even know of the career opportunities until it is too late."
— from On community outreach, 1970
"I plan to be an engineer at NASA, but I have to take the graduate-level courses in math and physics to qualify, and they're only offered at a segregated high school."
— from Conversation with supervisor, 1958
"I changed my mind about what I wanted to be, and I changed my mind about what I wanted to do, and I changed my mind about what I wanted to be when I grew up."
— from Interview
All quotes by Mary Jackson (397)
True beauty lies in the harmony of disparate elements, in the elegant balance of opposing forces.
Our lives are but a small fraction of eternity, yet within that fraction, we can achieve greatness.
The greatest freedom is the freedom to think, to question, and to explore the vastness of the mind.
Every problem is a puzzle, and every solution is a revelation.
The pursuit of knowledge is a journey without end, and that is its greatest appeal.
We are all connected by the invisible threads of knowledge and understanding.
The universe is a book written in the language of mathematics, and we are its eager readers.
To truly see is to see beyond the surface, to perceive the underlying structure and order.
Our existence is a fleeting moment, but the impact of our ideas can last for generations.
The human mind is a powerful tool, capable of unlocking the secrets of the cosmos.
Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do. Prove them wrong with your actions and your mind.
The greatest adventure is the exploration of the unknown, both within ourselves and in the universe.
There is a spiritual dimension to understanding the universe, a sense of awe and wonder that transcends mere logic.
Every equation is a poem, every theorem a symphony, revealing the inherent beauty of truth.
We are not just observers of the universe; we are active participants in its unfolding story.
The pursuit of knowledge is a testament to the enduring human spirit, our insatiable desire to understand.
Even in the smallest detail, there is a reflection of the grand design of the universe.
Our consciousness is a window to the infinite, allowing us to glimpse the vastness beyond our physical form.
The meaning of life is not given to us; it is created by us, through our choices and our contributions.
Death is not an end, but a transformation, a return to the fundamental elements of the universe.
Contemporaries of Mary Jackson
Other Mathematicss born within 50 years of Mary Jackson (1921–2005).