Katherine Johnson's Legacy in NASA and the Fight for Equality

The transcript discusses the film Hidden Figures, highlighting the story of Katherine Johnson, a black woman mathematician at NASA who played a crucial role in the success of early space missions. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, Johnson's work was instrumental in the missions of Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Her contributions were eventually recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The film brings to light the significant yet often overlooked impact of Johnson and her colleagues on American history and space exploration.

What is the main theme of the film 'Hidden Figures'?

• The development of space technology

• The history of space exploration

• The role of women in NASA

• The life of astronauts

Where did Katherine Johnson grow up?

• California

• New York

• West Virginia

• Texas

At what age did Katherine Johnson graduate from college?

• 20

• 18

• 16

• 22

Which astronaut insisted on Katherine Johnson verifying the computer's calculations?

• John Glenn

• Buzz Aldrin

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

What was Katherine Johnson's role in NASA's space missions?

• Pilot

• Engineer

• Mathematician

• Scientist

What was the common misconception about Katherine Johnson when she entered the control center?

• She was an astronaut

• She was the maid

• She was a scientist

• She was a journalist

In which era did Katherine Johnson work at NASA?

• 1980s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What prestigious award did Katherine Johnson receive nearly 30 years later?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Prize

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

How is Katherine Johnson's story being shared with the public?

• In a museum exhibit

• On the big screen

• Through a documentary

• In a book

What is the impact of Katherine Johnson's story being told?

• It remains hidden

• It is criticized

• It inspires future generations

• It is forgotten