Raye Montague
American naval engineer (1935-2018)
Raye Jean Montague (née Jordan; January 21, 1935 – October 10, 2018)[1] was an American naval engineer. She was known for creating the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S. naval ship. She was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.[2]
Raye Montague | |
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Born | Raye Jean Jordan January 21, 1935 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | October 10, 2018 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | (aged 83)
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Occupation | Naval engineer |
References
change- ↑ Terrell, Donna (October 10, 2018). "Arkansas' "Hidden Figure" Raye Montague Passes Away". KLRT-TV. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ↑ Finley, Taryn (February 21, 2017). "Janelle Monáe Honors 'Hidden Figure' And Naval Engineer Raye Montague". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 23, 2017.