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🔥  HER ROLE IN NASA’S SPACE RACE Katherine Johnson was known as a  "human computer"  because of her extraordinary ability to solve complex mathematical equations. She worked at NASA (then NACA) during the height of the  Space Race , where her calculations determined the precise flight paths of spacecraft. 💡  Key Contributions: In 1961, she  calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard , the first American in space. In 1962, astronaut  John Glenn personally requested Johnson to verify the calculations  for his orbital mission before he would step into the spacecraft. Her work was also crucial in the  Apollo 11 mission , which landed the first humans on the moon in 1969. She later contributed to the  Space Shuttle program , ensuring the success of numerous future space explorations. Without her  meticulous mathematical skills,  many of NASA’s most historic missions might not have been possible. 🔥  BREAKING BARRIERS AS A BLA...

When we talk about young innovators shaking up the world, we have to mention Heman Bekele. This 15-year-old scientist isn’t just another bright student—he’s revolutionizing the way we think about skin cancer treatment with a soap-based solution that could save lives. Bekele was just named TIME’s Kid of the Year, and for good reason. He’s proving that Black excellence in science is alive and thriving. 🔥  WHO IS HEMAN BEKELE? Bekele isn’t your average teenager. While most kids his age are focused on school, sports, or social media, he’s out here changing the future of medicine. 💡  The Breakthrough Idea:  A soap infused with cancer-fighting compounds—a simple, low-cost solution that could make skin cancer treatment more accessible. 💡  The Goal:  Help millions, especially in underserved communities where medical care is limited. 💡  The Impact:  If successful, his creation could revolutionize dermatology and make cancer treatment as easy as washing your...