Biography of Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson, the pioneering mathematician, played a crucial role in NASA’s space missions and helped launch humanity into the stars. Born in 1918 in West Virginia, Johnson’s brilliance with numbers was evident from a young age. This biography explores her groundbreaking work at NASA, where her calculations were vital to missions like John Glenn’s orbit around Earth and the Apollo moon landing. Despite racial and gender discrimination, Johnson broke barriers and inspired progress in science, technology, and equality. Her life story gained global recognition through the film Hidden Figures, cementing her legacy as a hero in STEM. This book celebrates Johnson’s brilliance, perseverance, and her lasting influence as a role model for aspiring scientists worldwide.