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  Exploring the Role of Monroe Calculators in 'Hidden Figures' and NASA's Space Race As an employee at Monroe Systems for Business, watching " Hidden Figures" was an experience that resonated with me on multiple levels. The film, which beautifully narrates the story of three African-American women mathematicians at NASA, holds a special significance not only becasue of its historical importance, but because it portrays our Monroe Calculators. …

  On February 24th, 2020, we learned of the passing of Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician who overcame racism and sexism in the 1950s to play a key role in Project Mercury, the first American spaceflight mission to put a man into orbit and return him safely. Katherine, like many other NASA mathematicians at the time, relied on a Monroe calculator to make the precise calculations required for space travel. The mission required the team to launch the capsul …

  Monroe's UltimateX Calculator: Celebrating Legacy and Simplicity with Warren Buffett In the intricate world of accounting and finance, precision, reliability, and speed matter. Before the age of computers, tablets, and advanced digital tools, it was the commercial calculator that stood tall as the beacon of accuracy. And the legacy? It began in 1912 with Jay Monroe's revolutionary invention. A Glimpse into the Past When reminiscing about our rich history, prid …