Katherine Johnson Legacy Lives On | Charleston News

West Virginia State University celebrates Katherine Johnson Day, honoring the trailblazing mathematician and alumna whose groundbreaking NASA work inspired the film Hidden Figures. Graduating at 18 with degrees in math and French, Johnson’s legacy lives on through the university’s Katherine Johnson Scholarship, awarded this year to five outstanding female STEM students — Natalyia Sayles, Alisha Suhirthataratnasingam, Sierra Scott, Aubrey Turner, and Lyra West. Turner, a biology pre-med major, called Johnson a beacon for women and girls of color. President Ericke Cage praised Johnson as proof that education and grit can transform lives, no matter where you begin. The university remains steadfast in carrying forward her legacy, with students today embodying her enduring impact. 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/642211a515488f68