Katherine Johnson, mathematician and real-life subject of 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 101. Johnson helped pave the way for NASA achievements. By Emily Shapiro. February 24, 2020, 11:38 AM.

Katherine Johnson's calculations ensured safe space missions, earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Her accomplishments have since been recognized, ... Katherine Johnson graduated from college at age 18. Johnson’s gift for ...

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NASA honored Hidden Figure, Katherine G. Johnson (1918-2020), a pioneering mathematician whose groundbreaking work contributed to America's space exploration. Her remarkable achievements earned ...

Katherine Johnson Was Awarded The Presidential Medal Of Freedom. In her lifetime, Johnson has received many awards, including multiple NASA Achievement Awards and Honorary degrees from SUNY ...

The daughters of Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician portrayed in "Hidden Figures," joined TODAY to discuss her achievements upon the release of her posthumous memoir, "My Remarkable Journey." ...

Katherine Johnson, who has died at the age of 101, was an amazing woman. But up until a few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of her or her achievements. She was a mathematician and she worked for ...