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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,269 posts) Tue Jan 27, 2026, 06:26 PM Jan 27

Dr. Gladys West has died, pioneering mathematician whose work laid groundwork for GPS

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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose algorithms and data-mapping created the functions and laid the groundwork for the modern global positioning systems or GPS found in phones, cars and in military weapons, has died at 95. S

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Dr. Gladys West has died, pioneering mathematician whose work laid groundwork for GPS (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 27 OP

Rest in powere, Dr. Gladys West, witth our deepest thanks. niyad Jan 27 #1

... 2naSalit Jan 27 #2

Rest in power Dr. West. redstatebluegirl Jan 27 #3

DURec leftstreet Jan 27 #4

niyad

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1. Rest in powere, Dr. Gladys West, witth our deepest thanks.

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Tue Jan 27, 2026, 06:31 PM

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2naSalit

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Tue Jan 27, 2026, 08:43 PM

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redstatebluegirl

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3. Rest in power Dr. West.

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Tue Jan 27, 2026, 10:41 PM

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leftstreet

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4. DURec

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Tue Jan 27, 2026, 10:43 PM

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