Katherine Goble's Journey and Challenges

The transcript details the life of Katherine Goble, a gifted mathematician who overcame societal challenges to pursue her dream of working as a professional mathematician. It covers her early life, education, and career beginnings, highlighting the discrimination she faced. Katherine's opportunity to attend graduate school and her eventual move to Langley to work as a computer are discussed. The transcript also explores her experiences with integration and her work environment at Langley, concluding with a call to compare the story with its movie adaptation.

What was Katherine Goble's profession before she learned about the opportunity at Langley?

• Scientist

• Engineer

• Mathematician

• Teacher

What was a significant challenge Katherine faced in her educational journey?

• Lack of family support

• Financial difficulties

• Discrimination based on race and gender

• Lack of interest in mathematics

Why was Katherine Goble given the opportunity to attend graduate school?

• She received a scholarship

• The state needed to comply with a Supreme Court order

• She was recommended by her professor

• She won a national competition

What was Katherine's greatest challenge in graduate school?

• Adapting to a new city

• Finding courses that didn't repeat what she already knew

• Balancing work and study

• Making new friends

What was the reaction of Katherine's classmates at West Virginia University?

• They were indifferent

• Most were welcoming

• They were hostile

• They ignored her

What was Katherine's husband's occupation when they moved to Newport News?

• Scientist

• Painter

• Teacher

• Engineer

What was Katherine's initial role at Langley?

• Engineer

• Pilot

• Computer

• Supervisor

Who was Katherine's supervisor at West Computing?

• Dorothy Vaughn

• Mary Jackson

• Eunice Smith

• Jimmy Goble

How did Katherine Goble feel about her new assignment in the Flight Research Division?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Nervous

• Disappointed

What was the racial dynamic like at Langley during Katherine's time?

• Strict segregation

• Complete integration

• Fuzzy boundaries

• No racial issues