William Kamkwamba
When William could no longer attend school, he continued his education by spending time in this place and reading science books.
What is the library?
Dorothy realises that human "computers" may eventually be replaced by this technology.
What are electronic computers?
Katherine was particularly skilled at this subject, which allowed her to contribute to NASA's space programme.
What is mathematics?
Mary needed to attend additional classes before she could qualify for this career at NASA.
What is an engineer?
The windmill was my dream.
Who is William Kamkwamba?
William's community initially questioned his windmill because they believed he was doing something strange or impossible. What obstacle does this represent?
What is doubt/lack of support?
She used her position as _______ to help other African-American women adapt to technological changes.
What is a supervisor?
Katherine has to travel a long distance across the NASA campus to use this facility.
What is the bathroom?
Mary's struggle to become an engineer demonstrates that her professional ability is not the only thing determining her opportunities. What other factors create barriers?
What are race and gender?
You, sir. You are the boss.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
William became interested in creating a windmill because he wanted to solve this problem affecting his family and community.
What is the lack of electricity?
Dorothy's position as supervisor was significant because she led this group of African-American female mathematicians.
Who are the West Area Computers?
She challenged gender and racial barriers by insisting that her mathematical expertise entitled her to participate in ___________.
What are important NASA meetings?
Mary uses this formal method to challenge the rule preventing her from attending the classes.
What is petitioning the court?
Separate and equal are two different things.
Who is Dorothy Vaughan?
William was forced to leave this but continued learning independently.
What is formal education?
Dorothy secretly studies programming because she understands that her team's future depends on adapting to technological change. What quality does this show?
What is foresight?
Katherine's insistence on checking the calculations shows that she valued this quality over simply trusting a machine.
What is accuracy/precision?
Mary had to petition the court to attend classes at this segregated school.
What is Hampton High School?
I have no choice, but to be the first.
Who is Mary Jackson?
William dismantled or searched through discarded materials to find parts for his invention. What character trait does this demonstrate?
What is resourcefulness?
Dorothy takes the initiative to learn this programming language.
What is FORTRAN?
Katherine's frustration over the bathroom situation reveals that discrimination affects not only her career but also this part of her everyday life.
What is her basic dignity?
Mary does not overcome inequality by ignoring it. She uses this strategy instead.
What is confronting the system directly?
Every time we get a chance to get ahead they move the finish line. Every time.
Mary Jackson