Katherine Johnson's Legacy Recognized in Cultural Context Following 2020 Passing

Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who performed trajectory calculations for NASA missions, died in February 2020 at age 101. Her contributions, previously overlooked, gained broader recognition after 2015 when she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and following the 2016 release of the book and film 'Hidden Figures.' This cultural representation brought visibility to her story and those of other women in similar roles, impacting how historical narratives are presented in museums and educational materials.