Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson, Groundbreaking NASA Mathematician Dead At 101

NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, made famous by the movie 'Hidden Figures', has died at the age of 101.
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NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Dies At 101

Her calculations helped the first American to orbit the Earth and inspired the movie “Hidden Figures."
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The Real Women Of 'Hidden Figures' To Be Awarded Congressional Gold Medals

The four Black women known as NASA's "hidden figures" during the Space Race will receive the highest civilian award for their contributions to space exploration.
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Washington D.C. Renames Street Outside NASA Headquarters 'Hidden Figures Way'

The designation honors Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, the trailblazing black women depicted in the book and movie “Hidden Figures.”
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‘Hidden Figures’ Women Honored On Capitol Hill

NASA Trailblazers Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson were honored by Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
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NASA Names Facility After ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician Katherine Johnson

NASA renamed a West Virginia facility in her honor, 57 years after her calculations helped the first American orbit the Earth.
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NASA's Katherine Johnson Honored With Statue, Scholarship On 100th Birthday

Taraji P. Henson portrayed Johnson in 2016's "Hidden Figures."
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Bipartisan Group Of Senators Nominates 'Hidden Figures' Trailblazers For Congressional Gold Medal

Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden played integral roles in the success of NASA's space program.
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Frida Kahlo And Other Historic Women Are Being Made Into Barbies

Mattel is also honoring a few living legends, including Olympian Chloe Kim, this International Women's Day.
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NASA Dedicates Facility In Honor Of 'Hidden Figures' Heroine Katherine Johnson

"We’re here to honor the legacy of one of the most admired and inspirational people ever associated with NASA."
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