If you’ve read the book, “Hidden Figures,” by Margot Lee Shetterly, or have seen the movie, Katherine Johnson is one of the featured “human computers!” In addition to the children’s book about her below, a picture book of “Hidden Figures” is also available. Such amazing women! ~Becky
Katherine Johnson passed away on February 24 at the age of 101. Recognized from an early age for her brilliance, Katherine went on to become a pivotal mathematician for NASA as the space race led to the first manned missions and lunar landings. She continued working for NASA on the space shuttle and other […]
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Becky, Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I’ve been in awe of those ladies since reading Hidden Figures (It was written by a local Charlottesville author.) I’m going to reblog this today.
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Wonderful, Pat!
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Reblogged this on e-Quips and commented:
Katherine Johnson, a mathematician extraordinaire and savior of Apollo 13, passed away yesterday. This is a wonderful book review of a children’s picture book written about it.
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Thanks, Pat!
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A wonderful tribute to Katherine Johnson! Thanks so much for sharing… I’m sharing too!
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Good to know! Thanks, Bette.
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I’m glad to see this post as I thought a lot about Katharine Johnson yesterday, Becky. I believe her lasting legacy will be one of the opening of doors for others in the field of science. In an era when we need to be paying more attention to science, we seem to have taken ten steps back.
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I agree, Pete; we certainly need to reset our priorities. This woman and others like her can be such an inspiration to old and young, alike!
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I’d never heard of Katherine Johnson. Thank you for rectifying that!
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Such an amazing story!
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Hi Liz,
I tried to reach you through email but didn’t have any luck:) Your name has been chosen as the winner from among those who commented on my blog in February (yes, I’m running a little behind:) Would you prefer a $5 e-gift card from Amazon or from Starbucks? Also, please let me know the correct email address to where that should be sent.
Thanks again for visiting my blog and commenting!
Becky
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Amazing!
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