Gladys West, 1930 – 2026. Thanks to this woman, we have GPS today

African American mathematician Gladys West, whose work was essential to the development of the GPS system, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 95 in Virginia, surrounded by her family. 📍 In a world that increasingly relies on technology, Gladys West’s legacy reminds us that behind every new advancement, there are brilliant […]