Mathematicians through Time Series No.3 (registration Fee)
Sat, Jun 22
|Math to the Point
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson. Gain insights into her life, and her passion for mathematics.
Time & Location
Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
Math to the Point, 7124 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77055, USA
About the event
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson.
Gain insights into her life, her passion for mathematics, and the challenges she faced during her time.
Explore how she used math equations to determine orbital trajectories and landing positions of spacecrafts.
Ages: 8+ . Minors need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
$7 per participant, parents/guardians do not pay.
June 22, 2024, 1-3 PM.
Includes math activity, short movie & popcorn.
Resources related to Katherine Johnson's life and math accomplishments:
At your local library:
- Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by E. Becker, D. Phumiruk. Henry Holt and Co. 2018. ISBN-13: 978-1250137524. Ages: 5-8yrs old.
- DK LIfe Stories: Katherine Johnson by E.J Wilkins and C. Ager, DK Publishing, 2019. ISBN-13: 978-1465479129. Ages: 8-12 yrs. old.
Linds to Videos/Documentaries: