NASA Renaming D.C. Headquarters After Mary W. Jackson

The transcript highlights the career and legacy of Mary Jackson, NASA's first black female engineer, who began her work in 1951. Known as a 'human computer,' she played a crucial role in NASA's success during the space race. Her story, along with those of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Christine Darden, was featured in the book and movie 'Hidden Figures.' These women were honored with congressional gold medals in 2019. The transcript emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of women and African Americans to NASA's history.

Who was NASA's first black female engineer?

• Dorothy Vaughn

• Christine Darden

• Mary Jackson

• Katherine Johnson

What was Mary Jackson known for during her career at NASA?

• Designing spacecraft

• Being a human computer

• Leading the Apollo missions

• Inventing new technologies

Which book and movie highlighted the contributions of Mary Jackson and other black women at NASA?

• Apollo 13

• The Right Stuff

• First Man

• Hidden Figures

In what year were the women from 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medals?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2019

• 2018

What commitment did NASA express regarding the recognition of contributions from diverse backgrounds?

• To focus only on technological advancements

• To limit recognition to astronauts

• To continue recognizing contributions from all backgrounds

• To prioritize space exploration