Learn how Poppy Northcutt overcame sexism and a “boys’ club” atmosphere to become the first female engineer in NASA’s mission control in the 1960s—a situation she describes as a “complete peculiarity” at the time—in this video adapted from Chasing the Moon | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. Northcutt, a feminist, endured repeated interview questions that focused on her appearance rather than her qualifications. However, she used the platform to demonstrate that women could work outside of stereotypical jobs.