American mathematician and aerospace engineer (1921-2005).

Born April 9th, 1921 in Hampton.

Died February 11th, 2005 at 83 years old in Hampton.

Katherine Johnson

Born August 26th, 1918 in White Sulphur Springs.

Died February 24th, 2020 at 101 years old

Dorothy Vaughan

Born September 20th, 1910 in Kansas City.

Died November 10th, 2008 at 98 years old

Grace Hopper

Born December 9th, 1906 in New York City.

Died January 1st, 1992 at 85 years old

Mae Jemison

Born October 17th, 1956 in Decatur.

Joan Clarke

Born June 24th, 1917 in West Norwood.

Died September 4th, 1996 at 79 years old