Episode
181. Katherine Johnson - NASA's Human Computer
- Podcast
- Who Did What Now
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- Feb 17, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3825
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Summary
Katherine Johnson was a woman whose calculations at NASA helped launch men into space (and bring them home again) shattering barriers for women and Black scientists. She was a mathematician, a human computer and an American hero. She's got the medals to prove it! Hosted by Katie Charlwood Donate at : Patreon Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page) Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22 Business Enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.