Katharine Johnson Quizizz

What was a major barrier to education for African Americans in Katherine's early life?

• Lack of qualified teachers

• Insufficient educational materials

• Educational segregation

• Lack of schools in the area

What role did Katherine Johnson serve at NASA?

• Computer

• Astronaut

• Administrator

• Engineer

Which project did Katherine Johnson work on that involved the first American going into space?

• Gemini

• Apollo 11

• Freedom 7

• Skylab

What prestigious award did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?

• Nobel Prize

• National Medal of Science

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

What was named in honor of Katherine Johnson in 2016?

• A library

• A university building

• A NASA building

• A scholarship fund