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Lee Shetterly, Margot.
Jackson, Mary, 1921-2005.
Johnson, Katherine G.
Vaughan, Dorothy, 1910-2008.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Blacks -- United States -- Biography.
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Lee Shetterly, Margot.
Jackson, Mary, 1921-2005.
Johnson, Katherine G.
Vaughan, Dorothy, 1910-2008.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Blacks -- United States -- Biography.
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Extraordinary black women space pioneers [videorecording (
DVD
)].
TMW Media Group, [2023].
Call #:
DVD
305
.48896
E961
Doc
Subjects
Lee Shetterly, Margot.
Jackson, Mary, 1921-2005.
Johnson, Katherine G.
Vaughan, Dorothy, 1910-2008.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Blacks -- United States -- Biography.
Series
Black American experience (TMW Media Group)
Format:
[videorecording (
DVD
)].
Description:
1 videodisc (60 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Home use only.
Summary:
"In the pioneer days of space exploration, African American women took on the role of 'Human Computer.' These 'Human Computers' measured the complicated equations by hand, designing complex mathematical and integrated calculations that enabled America to champion the success of USA's Space Program introduced by President John F. Kennedy. The African American women 'Computers' provided a critical role in advancing NASA and its mandate. Margot Lee Shetterly, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan were especially prominent during this period in history and with their tenacity and wisdom helped one of the first American astronauts, John Glenn, orbit Earth in 1962 and ensured the safe return of the spacecraft and its astronaut. This episode includes their stories along with many other African-American women dedicated to space exploration as military pilots, engineers, scientists and physicians. These women have made American history with contributions that include participating in space shuttle missions to perform critical tasks such as deploying and retrieving satellites, performing spacewalks, conducting science and technology research and designing and implementing rocket propulsion vessels for the robotic exploration of space. Featuring: Margot Lee Shetterly, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Jeanette Jo Epps, Jessica Watkins, Stephanie D. Wilson, Mae C. Jemison and Yvonne Carroll."--Container.
Genre:
Documentary films.
Educational films.
Biographical documentary films.
DVDs.
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TMW Media Group.
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