Vocabulary Words for Hidden Figures

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Astronaut

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A person who is trained to travel and work in space.

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Calculus

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A branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.

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Contributions

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The act of giving or providing something, especially to help achieve or advance a goal.

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Discrimination

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The unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

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Engineers

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Professionals who design, build, and maintain structures, machines, and systems.

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Equations

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Mathematical statements that show the equality of two expressions, often containing variables.

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NASA

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

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Segregation

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The enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in a country, community, or establishment.

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Statistics

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The branch of mathematics dealing with data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

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Technology

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.