Katherine Johnson's Journey: College, Graduate School, and Early Career

Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician, showed a passion for learning from a young age. She graduated high school at 14 and college at 18, despite limited job opportunities for African American women in the 1930s. Initially working as a teacher, she later attended West Virginia University as one of its first African American students. A relative informed her about job openings at NACA, where she eventually secured a position, thanks to Executive Order 8802. Her journey highlights her determination and the gradual opening of opportunities for African American women in STEM fields.

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