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7 lessons from 'Hidden Figures' NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's life and career

  • Written by Della Dumbaugh, Professor of Mathematics, University of Richmond
Katherine Johnson spoke at the Oscars about her work depicted in the 2016 film 'Hidden Figures.'AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who made critical contributions to the space program at NASA, died Feb. 24 at the age of 101.

Johnson became a household name thanks to the celebrated book “Hidden Figures:...

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