
Annie Easley
1932
Computer Scientist
Annie Easley is
among the growing group of women who are making major contributions to energy
research and management. Working at the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration's Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Easley develops and
implements computer codes used in solar, wind, and other energy projects.
Her energy assignments have included studies to determine the life of storage
batteries (such as those used in electric vehicles) and to identify energy
conversion systems that offer the greatest improvement over commercially
available technology.
A native of
Birmingham, Alabama, Easley has worked for NASA and its predecessor agency since
1955. She continued her education while working and, in 1977, obtained a
degree in mathematics from Cleveland State University. Over the years she
attended many courses in her specialization offered by NASA.