Nicholas Sussex
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Katherine Johnson - what an idol!

She was in high school by the age of 10. In 1961, she calculated the trajectory of NASA's first trip into space. She was so consistently accurate; when NASA began to use computers, they had her check the calculations to ensure they were correct.
#BlackHistoryMonth
01:23 PM - Feb 12, 2023 (Edited)
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Dawn Johnson
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We were never taught about this, not even at University where I majored in Science Education.

The first I knew about it was in the movie "Hidden Figures" and it is a consistent fave of mine. I love the movie but am so angry that the history was hidden!
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04:28 PM - Feb 13, 2023
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Nicholas Sussex
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In response to Dawn Johnson.
I completely agree Dawn! I know about Katherine as she worked with my husband’s uncle at NASA. Without knowing my husband, I would have not known about Katherine until the movie either!
05:33 PM - Feb 13, 2023
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