Who was the astronaut that wouldn't step foot in a rocket until Katherine checked the computer calculations?
A Computer Called Katherine

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John Glenn
2.
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What is the name of the college Katherine attended?
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West Virginia State College
3.
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What word describes how Katherine's love of math grew?
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Exponentially
4.
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How was Katherine different from other women at the research center?
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She asked a lot of questions.
5.
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At what age did Katherine start school?
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5
6.
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What is the significance of Katherine's work in mathematics?
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Katherine Johnson's calculations were critical for the success of NASA's space missions.
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What does the term 'profoundly' mean in the context of Katherine's love for math?
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It means deeply or significantly.
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