Our teachers made such a difference - all my teachers and professors were very supportive and nurturing. — Katherine Johnson Difference Copy Share Image
Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men. — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
I had a very, very interesting childhood, but, oh my, education was the primary focus in our family. — Katherine Johnson Childhood Copy Share Image
Many professors tell you that you'd be good at this or that, but they don't always help you with that career path. — Katherine Johnson Career Copy Share Image
I don't have a feeling of inferiority. Never had. I'm as good as anybody, but no better. — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
I was just excited to have challenging work to do and smart people to work with. — Katherine Johnson Challenging work Copy Share Image
John Glenn's life will long be remembered for his time in space, his courage, and his service to all Americans. — Katherine Johnson Courage Copy Share Image
I see a picture right now that's not parallel, so I'm going to go straighten it. Things must be in order. — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
I was excited at something new, always liked something new, but give credit to everybody who helped. I didn't do anything alone… — Katherine Johnson Alone Copy Share Image
We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
We needed to be assertive as women in those days - assertive and aggressive - and the degree to which we had… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
Go see 'Hidden Figures,' and take a young person! It will give a more positive outlook on what is possible if you… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
I found what I was looking for at Langley. This was what a research mathematician did. I went to work every day… — Katherine Johnson Day Copy Share Image
I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
Take all the courses in your curriculum. Do the research. Ask questions. Find someone doing what you are interested in! Be curious! — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
Everything was so new - the whole idea of going into space was new and daring. There were no textbooks, so we… — Katherine Johnson Daring Copy Share Image
Let me do it. You tell me when you want it and where you want it to land, and I'll do it… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
