Hidden Figures

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Who was Katherine's husband?

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Katherine Johnson's husband was James A. Johnson.

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What was Katherine Johnson known for?

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Katherine Johnson was known for her work as a mathematician at NASA, where she calculated trajectories for space missions.

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What significant contribution did Katherine Johnson make to the space program?

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Katherine Johnson helped calculate the trajectory for John Glenn's orbital flight.

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What is a wind tunnel?

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A wind tunnel is a tool used in aerodynamic testing to simulate the effects of air moving over or around solid objects, such as model airplanes.

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What did Mary Jackson aspire to be?

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Mary Jackson aspired to be an engineer.

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What role did Dorothy Vaughan hold at NASA?

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Dorothy Vaughan was promoted to Supervisor of the Programming Department at NASA.

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What challenges did women like Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy face in their careers?

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They faced racial and gender discrimination in a predominantly white male workforce.

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What was the significance of the book 'Hidden Figures'?

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'Hidden Figures' highlights the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the space race.

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What was the impact of John Glenn's flight on NASA's future missions?

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John Glenn's flight validated the calculations made by Katherine Johnson and helped pave the way for future manned space missions.

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What educational background did Katherine Johnson have?

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Katherine Johnson graduated summa cum laude with a degree in mathematics and French from West Virginia University.