NASA mathematician portrayed in 'Hidden Figures' breaks down how she helped astronauts

The Washington Post 2017-01-18

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Katherine G. Johnson, 98, of Virginia is portrayed in the Hollywood film "Hidden Figures," which is about the role a group of world-class African American female mathematicians played in the 1960s space race.
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