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Simultaneously, Mary Jackson aspires to be an engineer but confronts barriers posed by segregation and gender bias. Assigned to a heat shield team, her educational ambitions are thwarted by the need for additional courses that only white institutions offer. Mary’s determination leads her to seek court permission to attend night classes at an all-white high school, highlighting an example of courage and tenacity in the face of systemic oppression.
Dorothy Vaughan: The Visionary Leader