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Quotes by Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson was a pioneering African American mathematician whose remarkable calculations were critical to the success of NASA's early space missions. Born on August 26, 1918, in West Virginia, Johnson overcame the racial and gender barriers of her time to become a vital asset to the U.S. space program. Her work on trajectory analysis for the first American in space and the Apollo moon landing solidified her legacy as a trailblazer in STEM fields. Johnson's extraordinary contributions continue to inspire future generations.
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"We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there will always be science, engineering, and technology. And there will always, always be mathematics."
Katherine Johnson
"I had a very, very interesting childhood, but, oh my, education was the primary focus in our family."
Katherine Johnson"John Glenn's life will long be remembered for his time in space, his courage, and his service to all Americans."
Katherine Johnson"Go see 'Hidden Figures,' and take a young person! It will give a more positive outlook on what is possible if you work hard, do your best, and are prepared."
Katherine Johnson
"I was just excited to have challenging work to do and smart people to work with."
Katherine Johnson
"I found what I was looking for at Langley. This was what a research mathematician did. I went to work every day for 33 years happy. Never did I get up and say I don't want to go to work."
Katherine Johnson