Katherine Johnson Honored at WV State | Charleston News

West Virginia State University honored Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician and NASA legend, with a heartfelt ceremony on her would-be 108th birthday. Known as a “human computer,” she calculated the trajectories that sent Alan Shepard into space and John Glenn into orbit — earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. The university celebrated her legacy by awarding five students scholarships and laying a wreath in her honor, reminding us that one brilliant mind, fueled by grit and determination, can change the course of history — and inspire generations to reach for the stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f629f3cadf4b66ba