Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Classified, the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineer

Label
Classified, the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineer
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Classified
Runtime
23
Sub title
the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineer
Summary
Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. This story traces her journey from being the only girl in a high-school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, this story highlights Cherokee values such as working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all
Target audience
juvenile
Technique
live action
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