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| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Reaching for the Moon Katherine Johnson, 2019-07-02 “This rich volume is a national treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11. As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father’s words in mind: “You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Black Women Scientists in the United States Wini Warren, 1999 Biographical information includes women in the fields of anatomy, astronautics and space science, anthropology, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, geology, marine biology, mathematics, medicine, nutrition, pharmacology, psychology, physics, and zoology. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson Devika Jina, 2019-06-06 In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Heather E. Schwartz, 2018-08-01 Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could be a mathematician. After studying math in school and teaching for a few years, she learned that the organization that would later become NASA was hiring women to complete mathematical equations. As an African American woman, Johnson had to work hard to earn the respect of her coworkers, but they soon came to rely on her brilliant calculations. Her contributions to the US space program helped send astronauts to the moon. Learn how Johnson broke barriers as a female African American mathematician. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: One Step Further Katherine Johnson, 2021-01-05 NASA computer scientist Katherine Johnson and her two daughters tell the story of how she overcame racial barriers to play an integral role during the American space program's early days-- |
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| katherine g johnson computational research facility: DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson Ebony Joy Wilkins, 2019-01-08 In this biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the Moon - but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, such a feat could not have been possible. Follow her remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher, to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Our Guardians Margerie Maria Kahlenberg, 2023-10-17 This book brings together the stories of 12 people whose perseverance and determination led to contributions that improved the lives of the people around them. Did you know that Penicillin was discovered by accident and the invention of the stethoscope was inspired by a children's game? Step into George Hale's observatory. Read about how Katherine Johnson stood out despite racial discrimination. Walk alongside Tu Youyou in her persistent search for a malaria cure. Let Our Guardians inspire you to never give up!Come explore the world of heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-breaking discoveries or inventions. Our heroes will inspire young readers to greater heights with their thirst for knowledge and sense of determination!The World of Science Heroes comic series features individuals from a variety of fields — Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Medicine, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Architecture, Engineering, Conservation and the Environment, Biomedical Research, Virology and Immunology, Communications, Technopreneurship, Business, Mathematics, Programming, and so on.Each book will highlight a dominant heroic aspect. The 9 aspects are: |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: A Century at Langley Joseph R. Chambers, 2017 |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: My Remarkable Journey Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, Katherine Moore, 2021-05-25 The remarkable woman at heart of the smash New York Times bestseller and Oscar-winning film Hidden Figures tells the full story of her life, including what it took to work at NASA, help land the first man on the moon, and live through a century of turmoil and change. In 2015, at the age of 97, Katherine Johnson became a global celebrity. President Barack Obama awarded her the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom—the nation’s highest civilian honor—for her pioneering work as a mathematician on NASA’s first flights into space. Her contributions to America’s space program were celebrated in a blockbuster and Academy-award nominated movie. In this memoir, Katherine shares her personal journey from child prodigy in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia to NASA human computer. In her life after retirement, she served as a beacon of light for her family and community alike. Her story is centered around the basic tenets of her life—no one is better than you, education is paramount, and asking questions can break barriers. The memoir captures the many facets of this unique woman: the curious “daddy’s girl,” pioneering professional, and sage elder. This multidimensional portrait is also the record of a century of racial history that reveals the influential role educators at segregated schools and Historically Black Colleges and Universities played in nurturing the dreams of trailblazers like Katherine. The author pays homage to her mentor—the African American professor who inspired her to become a research mathematician despite having his own dream crushed by racism. Infused with the uplifting wisdom of a woman who handled great fame with genuine humility and great tragedy with enduring hope, My Remarkable Journey ultimately brings into focus a determined woman who navigated tough racial terrain with soft-spoken grace—and the unrelenting grit required to make history and inspire future generations. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Reaching for the Moon Katherine Johnson, 2020-05-05 “This rich volume is a national treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11. As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father’s words in mind: “You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: A Century at Langley Joseph R. Chambers, 2017 |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Langley Research Center , 1968 |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Heather E. Schwartz, 2017-08-01 What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could be a mathematician. After studying math in school and teaching for a few years, she learned that the organization that would later become NASA was hiring women to complete mathematical equations. As an African American woman, Johnson had to work hard to earn the respect of her coworkers, but they soon came to rely on her brilliant calculations. Her contributions to the US space program helped send astronauts to the moon. Learn how Johnson broke barriers as a female African American mathematician. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Human Health and Performance Risks of Space Exploration Missions Jancy C. McPhee, John B. Charles, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2009 |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: A Life Story: Katherine Johnson Leila Rasheed, 2019-09-05 Katherine Johnson: teacher, mathematician, trailblazer. Award-winning children's author, Leila Rasheed, explores the life of the inspirational NASA mathematician made famous by the film Hidden Voices - Katherine Johnson. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and never-heard-before facts. Also in the series: Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Katherine Johnson: NASA Mathematician Grace Hansen, 2022-12-15 This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more information, videos, and activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Virginia Anna Maria Johnson, Laura L. Sullivan, David King, 2019-07-15 Present readers with a comprehensive look at the geography, history, people, economy, and government of the commonwealth nicknamed the Mother of Presidents. Native American and African American contributions to Virginia are celebrated, and eye-catching sidebars offer a sampling of the special flora and fauna, cutting-edge technology, and cultural attractions that have helped to shape the character of Old Dominion. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Our Brave Foremothers Rozella Kennedy, 2023-04-11 Inspired by her own foremothers’ legacies and the friendships formed throughout her life, Rozella Kennedy centers and celebrates the stories of 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women—both famous and little-known—who changed the course of US history. In the beautiful pages of Our Brave Foremothers, discover an intergenerational, intercultural bouquet of Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women lifted into the significance that they deserve. • From Etel Adnan to Mary Jones, Thelma Garcia Buchholdt to Pura Belpré to Zitkála-Šá, here are 100 women of color who left a lasting mark on United States history. Including both famous and little-known names, the thoughtful profiles and detailed portraits of these women herald their achievements and passions. • Following each entry is a prompt that asks you to connect your life to theirs, an inspiring way to understand their influence and the power of their stories. To consider on a deeper level the devotedness of Clara Brown, the fearlessness of Jovita Idár, the guts of Grace Lee Boggs, or the selflessness of Martha Louise Morrow Foxx. And to be as brave as we each can be—and then beyond that. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Power in Numbers Talithia Williams, 2018-04-10 From rocket scientists to code breakers, “fascinating stories” of women who overcame obstacles, shattered stereotypes, and pursued their passion for math (Notices of the American Mathematical Society). With more than 200 photos and original interviews with several of the amazing women covered, Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics is a full-color volume that puts a spotlight on the influence of women on the development of mathematics over the last two millennia. Each biography reveals the life of a different female mathematician, from her childhood and early influences to the challenges she faced and the great achievements she made in spite of them. Learn how: After her father terminated her math lessons, Sofia Kovalevskaya snuck algebra books into her bed to read at night Emmy Noether became an invaluable resource to Albert Einstein while she was in the Navy Native American rocket scientist Mary Golda Ross developed designs for fighter jets and missiles in a top-secret unit Katherine Johnson’s life-or-death calculations at NASA meant that astronauts such as Alan Shepard and John Glenn made it home alive Shakuntala Devi multiplied massive numbers in her head so her family could eat at night Pamela Harris proved her school counselors wrong when they told her she would only succeed as a bilinguial secretary Carla Cotwright-Williams began her life in the dangerous streets of South-Central Los Angeles before skyrocketing to a powerful career with the Department of Defense in Washington, DC These women are a diverse group, but their stories have one thing in common: At some point on their journeys, someone believed in them—and made them think the impossible was perhaps not so impossible. “A quick read . . . full of dramatic stories and eye-catching illustrations.” —MAA Reviews “I found myself marveling at the personal anecdotes and quotes throughout the book.” —Notices of the American Mathematical Society |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Great Minds of Science (Black Lives #1) Tonya Bolden, 2024-09-10 Dive in to an exciting nonfiction graphic novel series about some of the greatest Black lives in history! Sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers. (School Library Journal) This fun and accessible graphic novel for middle grade readers brings to light the lives of great but lesser-known Black scientists. Great Minds of Science is a kid-friendly introduction to some of the greatest scientists in history—doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn’t back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields. Black Lives is the new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson that celebrates the lives of Black innovators and legends and helps bring these histories to life. Celebrate the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history with the inspiring Great Minds of Science. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: American Trailblazers Lisa Trusiani, 2019-10-08 Discover the amazing stories of 50 real American heroes—a history book for kids ages 9 to 12 Are you ready to read about daring deeds and world-changing events? Meet the American Trailblazers, diverse historical and modern figures who accomplished incredible things. History books for kids age 9-12 should include a range of people and stories—here you'll learn about the greats in sports, civil rights, art, science, and more. Explore each person's groundbreaking life and find the details of their work in the vibrant illustrations. Unlike other history books for kids age 9-12, American Trailblazers also includes activities and tips for exploring more online. This standout among history books for kids age 9-12 introduces: Athletes and performers—Meet memorable stars of sports and stage like baseball player Roberto Clemente, boxing champion Muhammad Ali, and entertainer and activist Josephine Baker. Scientists and explorers—Read about the epic undertakings of engineer Nikola Tesla, interpreter and expedition guide Sacagawea, and conservationist John Muir. Rebels and writers—Hear the powerful principles of jazz poet Langston Hughes, Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and author and voting rights organizer Louisa May Alcott. Some are famous, but many you won't read about in other history books for kids age 9-12. Who will your new hero be? Find out in American Trailblazers—all history books for kids age 9-12 should be this inspiring! |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: It’s Your Attitude Chris Thurman, 2021-06-07 Your attitude makes or breaks you in life. We all have attitudes that are toxic and damaging to our lives, and we all have healthy attitudes that help us to experience life in full. Have you ever wondered what the worst, most toxic attitudes are? Have you ever wondered what the best, most life-enhancing attitudes are? Wonder no more. This book will help you better understand the good and the bad when it comes to the attitude you carry into each day. Far too often, we focus on changing our circumstances as the best way to improve our lives. While that's all well and good, changing your attitude for the better is far more important than changing your circumstance in life. We don't need an attitude adjustment, we need an attitude overhaul. Read this book--it will help you do just that. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Brave. Black. First. Cheryl Willis Hudson, 2020-01-07 Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Perfect for fans of Rad Women Worldwide, Women in Science, and Girls Think of Everything. Fearless. Bold. Game changers. Harriet Tubman guided the way. Rosa Parks sat for equality. Aretha Franklin sang from the soul. Serena Williams bested the competition. Michelle Obama transformed the White House. Black women everywhere have changed the world! Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of fifty African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. A beautifully illustrated testament to the continuing excellence and legacy of Africane American women. -Kirkus Reviews |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Programming and Problem Solving with C++ Nell Dale, Chip Weems, Tim Richards, 2022-07-15 Programming and Problem Solving with C++ is appropriate for the introductory C++ programming course at the undergraduate level. Due to its coverage, it can be used in a one or two semester course. Competitive advantages of this title include: The reputation of the authors Appropriate and thorough coverage of C++ topics for the beginner programmer Clear examples and exercises, with hands-on examples and case studies-- |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Hidden Human Computers: The Black Women of NASA Sue Bradford Edwards, Duchess Harris, 2017-01-01 Hidden Human Computers discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Gender Inequality and the Potential for Change in Technology Fields Bernhardt, Sonja, Braun, Patrice, Thomason, Jane, 2018-11-09 Over the last few decades, the refrain for many activists in technology fields around the globe has been “attraction, promotion, and retention.” Yet the secret to accomplishing this task has not been found. Despite the wide variety of theories proposed in efforts to frame and understand the issues, to date none have been accepted as a universally accurate framework, nor been applicable across varying cultures and ethnicities. Gender Inequality and the Potential for Change in Technology Fields provides innovative insights into diversity creation through potential solutions, including the attraction of more women to study technology and to enter technology careers, the navigation of suitable promotional pathways, and the retention of women in these industries. This publication examines women in IT professions, artificial intelligence, and social media. It is designed for gender theorists, government officials, policymakers, educators, individual activists and advocates, recruiters, content developers, managers, women and men in technology fields, academicians, researchers, and students. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: My Journey with God in Spite of the Devil Clarice Burthey Crudup, 2019-06-18 Many times, author Clarice Burthey Crudup has been handicapped by the devil trying to gain control of her and move her in the wrong direction. In My Journey with God in Spite of the Devil, she shares the story of how God’s guidance and blessings helped her be successful and conquer the setbacks, including a diagnosis of bi-polar depression. In this memoir, she narrates the miracles God has worked in her life, and she offers insight, gratitude, and inspiration for overcoming the devil through the will of God. Crudup chronicles her journey, giving extensive information on the mental health issues faced by her and her father, discussing her employment as a business education teacher and with government departments, and describing the misinterpretation of her true character by some co-workers. My Journey with God in Spite of the Devil tells how God helped Crudup choose positive, uplifting actions to overcome evil and illustrates how he healed her from the mental depression that was a norm. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Towards the De-Miseducation of the African-American Dwight Mosley, 2022-02-03 DE-MISEDUCATION is the culmination of eight years of research that sought to focus on objectivity while balancing breath and conciseness. Its focus is on black America as a people and as a part of greater America. It begins with the Black Golden Age (just after the start of WWII) and explores the civil rights movement from several optics, the black militancy era, the decline of the black family, cocaine America, crack and incarceration nation with reference made to the CIA and the DEA, the schism between the black male and female, the Tuskegee Airmen, the ladies of NASA and Hidden Figures, the destruction of the black family, the great exodus of blacks out of the ghetto, the plight of fatherless boys and much, much more. The work ends with proposals and prognostications for the future of blacks in America. There is a very strong analysis of the 1960's, especially 1968--America's most volatile year ever. Those having come of age in the 60's will have many a remembrance; those who were socially active in the 60's will have never-to-be-forgotten memories. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: IT Girls John S. Croucher, 2023-09-15 A celebration of the women who furthered computer technology, from the nineteenth century to the present day. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion Dan M. Goebel, Ira Katz, 2008-12-22 Throughout most of the twentieth century, electric propulsion was considered the technology of the future. Now, the future has arrived. This important new book explains the fundamentals of electric propulsion for spacecraft and describes in detail the physics and characteristics of the two major electric thrusters in use today, ion and Hall thrusters. The authors provide an introduction to plasma physics in order to allow readers to understand the models and derivations used in determining electric thruster performance. They then go on to present detailed explanations of: Thruster principles Ion thruster plasma generators and accelerator grids Hollow cathodes Hall thrusters Ion and Hall thruster plumes Flight ion and Hall thrusters Based largely on research and development performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and complemented with scores of tables, figures, homework problems, and references, Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters is an indispensable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to enter the aerospace industry. It also serves as an equally valuable resource for professional engineers already at work in the field. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: World Of Science (Set 6) Peck Yong Ngoi, Li Ren Yee, Jenn Jong Yee, Margerie Maria Kahlenberg, Benedict Boo, 2023-10-17 The World of Science series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds. In this set of five books, the titles are: |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: The ARTEMIS Mission Christopher Russell, Vassilis Angelopoulos, 2013-11-18 The ARTEMIS mission was initiated by skillfully moving the two outermost Earth-orbiting THEMIS spacecraft into lunar orbit to conduct unprecedented dual spacecraft observations of the lunar environment. ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon's Interaction with the Sun. Indeed, this volume discusses initial findings related to the Moon’s magnetic and plasma environments and the electrical conductivity of the lunar interior. This work is aimed at researchers and graduate students in both heliophysics and planetary physics. Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 165/1-4, 2011. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: The Power for Flight Jeremy R. Kinney, 2018-02-15 The NACA and aircraft propulsion, 1915-1958 -- NASA gets to work, 1958-1975 -- The shift toward commercial aviation, 1966-1975 -- The quest for propulsive efficiency, 1976-1989 -- Propulsion control enters the computer era, 1976-1998 -- Transiting to a new century, 1990-2008 -- Toward the future |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Philosophy, Science and Cinema Wenceslao J. Gonzalez, 2025-03-20 Now that cinema is offline and online, the capacity of cinema to relate to philosophy and science has increased. In this regard, this book seeks to deepen the relationship between philosophy, science, and cinema in terms of bilaterality. This analysis leads to several successive levels of analysis. First, between philosophy and cinema, where the philosophical perspective bifurcates in several directions, depending on the philosophical branch used. This affects in both directions: from the philosophical orientation to the cinematographic activity and, from cinema, towards the philosophical line used. Second, the relations between science and cinema also go in both directions. Thus, they are modulated by the type of scientific research used and by the film genre employed. Thus, bilaterality is altogether a network of bidirectional relations modulated by various possibilities of analysis. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Space Craze Margaret A. Weitekamp, 2022-10-18 A space historian's tour through astounding spaceflight history and the Smithsonian's collection of space and science fiction memorabilia Winner of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' 2024 Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature Award Spanning from the 1929 debut of the futuristic Buck Rogers to present-day privatization of spaceflight, Space Craze celebrates America's endless enthusiasm for space exploration. Author Margaret Weitekamp, curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, writes with warmth and personal experience to guide readers through extraordinary spaceflight history while highlighting objects from the Smithsonian's spaceflight collection. Featuring historical milestones in space exploration, films and TV shows, literature and comic strips, toys and games, and internet communities, Space Craze is a sci-fi lover's dream. The book investigates how spaceflight, both real and imagined, has served as the nexus where contemporary American concerns, such as race, gender, sexuality, freedom, and national identity, have been explored and redefined. Chronological chapters include: Chapter 1: Buck Rogers, Ray Guns, and the Space Frontier Chapter 2: Space Forts, Television, and the Cold War Mindset Chapter 3: John Glenn, the Apollo Program, and Fluctuating Spaceflight Enthusiasm Chapter 4: Star Trek, Star Wars, and Burgeoning Fandoms Chapter 5: Generation X, the Space Shuttle, and Promoting Education Chapter 6: Space Stations, Spaceflight Enthusiasm, and Online Fandom Chapter 7: Streaming Services, Battling Billionaires, and Accelerated Change From the almost 650 million viewers who tuned in to watch the first steps on the Moon, to the ardent Star Trek fandom that burgeoned into a cultural force, Space Craze taps into the country’s enduring love affair with space. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Vanity Fair , 2016 |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: 64 Geeks Chas Newkey-Burden, 2018-10-04 We wouldn't have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi today without the ingenuity of an actress once described as the most beautiful woman in the world. And we might have had mobile messaging as early as 1901, were it not for the fickleness of a banker. From celebrated prodigies and self-proclaimed geniuses to history's hidden heroes-64 GEEKS brings you the incredible stories of the world's best brains, all presented alongside clever 8-bit likenesses. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: The Most Influential Women in STEM Barbara Allman, 2018-07-15 The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from their families, and of those who had to fight for an education. It tells of the successes of women held in high regard by male colleagues, and of those scorned. Their stories will embolden the next generation of female leaders in STEM and enlighten the males who will be there working alongside them. |
| katherine g johnson computational research facility: Black Women in Science Kimberly Brown Pellum, 2019-10-08 Learn about amazing Black women in STEM—15 fascinating science biographies for kids 9 to 12 Throughout history, Black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible Black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Discover 15 science stories for kids that explore the lives of bold female scientists. Learn how each of them advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy. Through the triumphs of these amazing women, you'll find remarkable role models. Above and beyond—Soar into the sky and outer space with Mae Jemison, Annie Easley, and Bessie Coleman. Part of the solution—Discover the power of mathematics with Katherine Johnson and Gladys West. The doctor is in—Explore a life of healing with Mamie Phipps Clark, Jane Cooke Wright, and many more. Find the inspiration to blaze your own trail with this incredible children's book about Black history! |
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Nov 11, 2022 · NASA's Langley Research Center dedicated a new computation facility to 97-year-old mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated key spaceflight trajectories through …
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NASA Dedicates New Facility to Katherine Johnson, the …
Sep 25, 2017 · On Friday, as Ashley Edwards Walker reports for Glamour, NASA opened a sprawling, state-of-the-art facility named in Johnson’s honor: the Katherine G. Johnson …
NASA honors 'Hidden Figures' inspiration with a new research facility ...
More than 50 years after Katherine Johnson first helped send astronauts into space, the once "hidden figure" is hidden no more at NASA. The federal agency named a new research facility …
NASA names facility for 'human computer' who calculated …
May 5, 2016 · Fifty-five years after she helped compute, by hand, the launch window and trajectory for the first American astronaut's flight to space, NASA honored "human computer" …
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Sep 20, 2017 · The Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility, or CRF, is a state-of-the-art facility that will enable innovative research and development supporting NASA’s air …
Katherine Johnson building opens at NASA Langley Research Center …
Sep 22, 2017 · — The Katherine G. Johnson Computational Research Facility at NASA Langley Research Center’s in Hampton officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. The …
NASA Names Research Facility After Brilliant Mathematician Katherine ...
Sep 26, 2017 · NASA is honoring one of history’s little-celebrated heroes with a facility named after her. Katherine Johnson, one of the women whose story came to prominence in the Oscar …
