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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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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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