Hidden Figures: Pioneers of Space

What was a significant factor in Katherine Johnson's early education that helped her excel in mathematics?

• Attending a specialized math school

• Her father's encouragement and support

• Access to advanced technology

• Private tutoring from a NASA scientist

How did Dorothy Vaughan's programming skills impact the transition from human computers to electronic computers at NASA?

• She developed a new programming language

• She trained her team in FORTRAN, facilitating the transition

• She designed the first electronic computer

• She wrote a manual on computer maintenance

What was a key achievement of Mary Jackson that demonstrated her engineering prowess at NASA?

• She led the design of the first space station

• She became NASA's first female African American engineer

• She invented a new type of spacecraft

• She managed the Apollo 13 mission

Which of the following best describes a racial barrier Katherine Johnson had to overcome in her career?

• She was not allowed to attend meetings

• She was denied access to a computer

• She was not permitted to publish her research

• She was excluded from social events

In what way did Dorothy Vaughan's programming expertise contribute to NASA's success during the space race?

• By creating a new type of spacecraft

• By enhancing the precision of flight trajectory calculations

• By developing a new communication system

• By designing astronaut suits

What was one of Mary Jackson's contributions to space exploration through her engineering work?

• She calculated the trajectory for the first moon landing

• She helped design the space shuttle

• She conducted wind tunnel experiments to improve aircraft designs

• She was the first woman to walk in space

How did Katherine Johnson's calculations impact the success of the Apollo missions?

• She designed the spacecraft

• She calculated the launch windows and return paths

• She trained the astronauts

• She managed the mission control center

What was a significant barrier that Dorothy Vaughan overcame in her career at NASA?

• She was the first woman to lead a team of male engineers

• She became the first African American supervisor at NASA

• She was the first person to walk on the moon

• She invented a new type of computer

Which of the following best describes Mary Jackson's approach to overcoming racial and gender barriers in her career?

• She ignored the barriers and focused solely on her work

• She advocated for equal opportunities and pursued further education

• She left NASA to work in a different field

• She worked alone to avoid discrimination

What was one of the main reasons Katherine Johnson was able to make significant contributions to NASA's space missions?

• Her ability to work long hours without rest

• Her exceptional mathematical skills and attention to detail

• Her experience as an astronaut

• Her background in computer science