What was Katherine Johnson's nickname at NASA?
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Known as the Human Computer, Katherine Johnson was a trailblazing mathematician who made significant contributions to NASA and the United States space program. She earned this nickname for her exceptional ability to perform complex mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately, a crucial skill during an era when computers were scarce.
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