Katherine Johnson
Mathematician, Academic
1918 –
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Who is Katherine Johnson?
Katherine Johnson is an African-American physicist, space scientist, and mathematician who contributed to America's aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers at NASA. Her courage and perseverance helped to lead the way for both women and African-Americans in technical fields.
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- Born
- Aug 26, 1918
White Sulphur Springs - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- West Virginia State University
- Lived in
- Hampton
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on July 23, 2013
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