Who Was Hedy Lamarr and Why Does She Matter?
Who was Hedy Lamarr and why does she matter? Learn about the Hollywood star who co-invented a frequency-hopping idea, and her legacy.
Profiles
Life stories and lessons from inspiring people of the past.
Life Lessons From Margaret Hamilton, Apollo’s Software Pioneer
Life lessons from Margaret Hamilton, the software pioneer behind Apollo: lessons on testing, planning for the unexpected, teamwork and courage.
Life Lessons From Grace Hopper, the Computer Pioneer
Life lessons from Grace Hopper, the computer scientist and Navy admiral: six lessons on curiosity, simplicity, change and mentoring.
Life Lessons From Mary Jackson, NASA’s First Black Female Engineer
Life lessons from Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer: five lessons on persistence, learning, courage and helping others rise.
Christopher Wilding: Elizabeth Taylor’s Son and His Life Story
Christopher Wilding is the son of actress Elizabeth Taylor and actor Michael Wilding. Learn what is publicly known about his family and work.
Anton James Pacino: Al Pacino’s Son and What Is Publicly Known
Anton James Pacino is the son of actor Al Pacino and actress Beverly D’Angelo. Read the confirmed facts about his family, born in 2001.
Life Lessons From Katherine Johnson
Life lessons from Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician: six lessons on curiosity, mentors, courage and doing excellent work.
What We Can Learn From Dorothy Vaughan
What we can learn from Dorothy Vaughan, NASA’s first Black supervisor at NACA: five lessons on leadership, learning and lifting others.
Who Was Ada Lovelace and Why Does She Matter?
Who was Ada Lovelace and why does she matter? A simple guide to her life, her 1843 notes on the Analytical Engine and her legacy.