Barbie Inspiring Women Series Katherine Johnson Doll - Mattel, FJH63

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• While growing up in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Katherine Johnson (her name was Coleman as a child) displayed an intense curiosity and an extraordinary knack with numberswhen she was just eighteen. In 1953, she joined a pool of women hired by NASA to work as human computers.  Katherine calculated the trajectory of NASA's first American-manned flight into space. Her flawless calculations helped the Apollo astronauts land and return safely from their voyage to the moon The Barbie Inspiring Women Katherine Johnson doll celebrates the achievements of a pioneer who broke through barriers of race and gender. Like the trajectories she calculated, Katherine's contributions inspire young people to excel in math and science, and to reach for the stars., Manufacturer: Mattel