Celebrating Mathematicians

Who was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics?

• Katherine Johnson

• Euphemia Haynes

• Marjorie Lee Browne

• Dorothy Vaughan

Which of the following black women mathematicians worked at NASA and was known for her work on the Apollo missions?

• Mary Jackson

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Marjorie Lee Browne

How has Katherine Johnson's work impacted STEM education?

• By developing new teaching methods

• By inspiring a generation of women and minorities to pursue careers in STEM

• By creating educational software

• By writing textbooks

Discuss the role of black women mathematicians in advancing STEM education.

• They have written numerous textbooks on mathematics.

• They have served as role models and mentors for young students.

• They have developed new mathematical theories.

• They have created educational policies.

Critique the effectiveness of current STEM education programs in promoting diversity.

• They are highly effective and need no improvement.

• They have made significant progress but still face challenges in inclusivity.

• They are ineffective and require complete restructuring.

• They focus too much on technology and not enough on mathematics.

Identify the contribution of Marjorie Lee Browne to mathematics.

• Developed the theory of relativity

• Pioneered work in mathematical topology

• Made significant contributions to the field of algebra

• Created the first computer algorithm

Which African American woman mathematician was a pioneer in the field of computer programming at NASA?

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Jackson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Euphemia Haynes

What is David Blackwell best known for in the field of mathematics?

• His work on game theory and probability

• His contributions to algebraic topology

• His development of the theory of relativity

• His advancements in computer programming

Which prestigious position did David Blackwell hold at the University of California, Berkeley?

• Dean of the College of Engineering

• Chair of the Department of Statistics

• Director of the Computer Science Department

• Head of the Mathematics Department

David Blackwell was the first African American elected to which national academy?

• National Academy of Sciences

• American Academy of Arts and Sciences

• National Academy of Engineering

• American Mathematical Society