Tag Archives: Katherine Johnson

Rest In Power, Katherine Johnson🙏🙏

Posted on February 24, 2020 by rikyrah

Brilliant NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has passed away at the age of 101. What a life she had. What she saw in her 101 years. I am ashamed that I consider myself an educated person, and I had no idea … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on August 26, 2018 by rikyrah

Born, August 26, 1918, Happy 100th Birthday, Katherine Johnson! A true American hero, whose body of work earned her a movie highlighting her contributions to the world, a building named after her, and a doll. Today, retired @NASA_Langley mathematician Katherine … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 25, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday Everyone. Here’s a prelude to Katherine Johnson’s 100th Birthday. On Sunday, Katherine Johnson celebrates her 100th birthday! 🎂🎉 Celebrate this milestone by sharing her inspiring story with your students. K-4: https://t.co/k9ntZrn4Gj5-8: https://t.co/7bMXnTMLgs#Happy100Katherine pic.twitter.com/8vnfoGmTnd — NASA Education (@NASAedu) August … Continue reading →

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The ‘Human Computer’ Behind the Moon Landing Was a Black Woman

Posted on August 18, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

In an age of racism and sexism, Katherine Johnson broke both barriers at NASA. She calculated the trajectory of man’s first trip to the moon, and was such an accurate mathematician that John Glenn asked her to double-check NASA’s computers. … Continue reading →

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