Katherine Johnson Impact On Society

On the occasion of International Women'due south Twenty-four hours (March 8, 2020), Novosanis celebrates all women in science and health. In particular, nosotros want to take this opportunity to recognize Katherine Johnson - the NASA mathematician, who recently passed away at age 101.

Over the years, women accept gained positions and been recognized in various industries, businesses and activities. However, fifty-fifty today, women are underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), less than thirty% of the globe's researchers are women (1). Additionally, less than a third of female students choose higher pedagogy courses in subjects like mathematics and technology (2).

In this regard, Katherine Johnson's work stands out and is an inspiration for women in science. Johnson's piece of work at NASA greatly contributed to space research. Among other projects, her mathematical calculations helped Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969 as well as safely return to Earth. Further, she was 1 of the few blackness women in her group, breaking stereotypes and actively promoting racial equality in the workspace (3,4).

To recognize her piece of work, the women at Novosanis took our ain versions of photos inspired past "Subconscious Figures'', a 2016 movie based on Johnson's piece of work.

Happy International Women'southward Twenty-four hours!

Novosanis Team (group photo)