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Episode · a16z Podcast · 2017-03-22

Books mentioned on a16z Podcast: From Hidden Figure to Sonic BOOM

1 book · With Christine Darden · Listen · Watch on YouTube

An aerospace engineer who worked for NASA for over 40 years, Dr. Christine Darden is one of the mathematicians that the book and movie Hidden Figures was based on.

Christine Darden discussed Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Hidden Figures

    Margot Lee Shetterly · at 4:07 · mentioned 2 times

    Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly is a compelling historical nonfiction book that uncovers the vital contributions of African-American women mathematicians who played a crucial role at NASA during the space race.

    Discussed
    “actually it's amazing that the book portrays NASA is one of the most advanced and lightened employers in the area at the time”
    Christine Darden a16z Podcast: From Hidden Figure to Sonic BOOM 2017-03-22 Listen at 4:07
    Where to get it
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Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Hidden Figures
“today's episode is based on an event with dr. Christine Darden one of the mathematicians hidden figures was based on in conversation with general partner Jeff Jordan about her career and experience at NASA”
Erik Torenberg a16z Podcast: From Hidden Figure to Sonic BOOM 2017-03-22 Listen at 0:01
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