Category: Black History Month

For day 5 of our Black History Month celebration we recognize: Mary Jackson! Mary Jackson was an African American engineer, human computer, and NASA’s first black female engineer. Her story became widely known with the 2016 film Hidden Figures where Jackson was portrayed by Janelle Monae. Born in Hampton, VA on April 9, 1921, Jackson shared … Continue reading Black History Month Celebration 2019 (Day 5)

For day 3 of our Black History Month celebration we recognize: Dorothy Vaughan! Dorothy Vaughan was an African American mathematician, human computer, and NASA’s first African-American manager. Her story came to light in the 2016 hit film Hidden Figures where she was portrayed by Octavia Spencer. Born on September 20, 1910, in Kansas City, MO, … Continue reading Black History Month Celebration 2019 (Day 4)

For day 3 of our Black History Month celebration we recognize: Katherine Johnson! Katherine Johnson is an African American mathematician whose calculations and trajectories played a pivotal role in the success of the first manned spaceflights. Her story rose to prominence in 2016 with the premiere of Hidden Figures where Johnson was portrayed by Taraji … Continue reading Black History Month Celebration 2019 (Day 3)

For day 2 of our Black History Month celebration we recognize: Dr. Ronald McNair! Dr. Ronald McNair was the first astronaut to play a musical instrument in space and the second African-American to fly in space. McNair, who was born on October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina, was a gifted saxophonist. A graduate … Continue reading Black History Month Celebration 2019 (Day 2)

Black History Month (Feb. 1- Feb. 28) is a month where we have the opportunity to highlight, recognize, and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and culture of black people. This Black History Month we have decided to highlight those who have made historical and impactful contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We kick off our … Continue reading Black History Month Celebration 2019