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Who were the three main African-American women featured in Hidden Figures?
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson
What was Katherine Johnson's main role at NASA?
She was a mathematician who calculated flight trajectories.
Why did Dorothy Vaughan teach herself FORTRAN?
To prepare for working with IBM computers and ensure she and her team kept their jobs.
What obstacle did Mary Jackson face when trying to become an engineer?
She had to petition to take classes at an all-white school.
What was the main message of Hidden Figures?
The importance of equality, perseverance, and breaking racial barriers in science.
Why did Katherine Johnson have to run long distances at work?
Because the “colored” bathroom was far away from her office.
What historical event was NASA preparing for in Hidden Figures?
John Glenn’s orbital spaceflight.
How did John Glenn show trust in Katherine Johnson’s calculations?
He asked for her to personally check the numbers before his launch.
What did Dorothy Vaughan do to help the other African-American women at NASA?
She learned how to program the IBM computer and taught her team so they wouldn’t lose their jobs.
Why was Mary Jackson’s request to take engineering classes significant?
She had to get special permission from a judge to attend an all-white school.
