katherine johnson

The Human Computer (00:00 - 00:20)

• An introduction to Katherine Johnson's incredible mathematical mind and her role at NASA as a human computer.

The Ultimate Trust (00:20 - 00:40)

• A discussion on her critical work for the Friendship 7 mission, specifically how John Glenn personally requested her verification of the flight calculations.

Breaking Barriers (00:40 - 01:00)

• Insight into the social challenges she faced during segregation and her legacy in the space race and STEM fields.