Adams International School: Who Was Katherine Johnson? Hidden Figures Vocabulary

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aerospace algorithm ambition analysis anomaly astronaut automation barrier binary calculation caliber catalyst civil rights collaboration computation confidence conformity coordinate credentials credibility data debrief determination desegregation discrimination discipline disparity efficiency elevation engineer equation ethics excellence exclusion exponent expertise flightpath friction gender geometry gravity groundbreaking hypothesis inclusion innovation integrity integration intellect intersectionality iteration launch logarithm marginalization matrix mechanics metric mission momentum navigation orbit parameter perseverance precision projection propulsion protocol racism ratio recognition resilience respectability resistance respect responsibility rocket satellite segregation simulation spaceflight spectrum stereotype strategy submission supervisor supremacy symmetry trajectory transformation trigonometry triumph undervalued validation variable velocity verification workplace xenophobia yield zeal zero

the industry related to aircraft and space vehicles a step-by-step procedure for solving mathematical problems a strong desire for success or achievement detailed examination of elements or structure something that deviates from what is expected a person trained for space travel use of machines to perform tasks something that obstructs progress a system using only two digits, often 0 and 1 a mathematical determination of value degree of merit or excellence something that provokes or accelerates change the rights of citizens to equality and freedom the act of working together on a shared goal the process of calculating or using mathematical operations belief in one's own abilities compliance with rules or norms to organize elements to work together efficiently qualifications or achievements that inspire trust the quality of being believable or trustworthy factual information used for analysis to question someone about a completed mission firmness of purpose or resolve ending the separation of racial groups unjust treatment based on identity a branch of academic study or training inequality or difference in status or treatment the ability to accomplish a task with minimal waste height above a reference point, often sea level a person who designs and builds complex systems a mathematical statement of equality moral principles guiding behavior the quality of being outstanding the act of shutting someone out a number indicating how many times another number is multiplied advanced knowledge or skill in a field the route taken by a flying object resistance encountered when one surface moves over another cultural and social roles associated with being male or female the branch of math dealing with shapes and space the force that attracts objects to the center of the earth pioneering; creating a new precedent an educated guess for testing the act of integrating all people equally the introduction of something new strong adherence to moral and ethical principles combining parts to form a whole the ability to think and reason overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage repetition of a process or procedure to send a spacecraft or object into motion a mathematical function indicating exponent relegating a group to the edge of society an array of numbers or elements arranged in rows and columns the branch of physics dealing with motion and force a standard of measurement a specific task or goal, often assigned by an organization the quantity of motion in a moving body the process of planning and controlling movement the curved path of an object around a star or planet a measurable factor that defines a system continued effort despite challenges exactness and accuracy an estimate or forecast the force that drives something forward formal procedures or rules belief in the superiority of one race a comparison of two quantities acknowledgment of achievement or service the ability to recover from hardship the state of being regarded with honor opposition to change or oppression regard for the rights or feelings of others duty or obligation to act appropriately a vehicle propelled by thrust, especially for space travel an object in orbit around a planet the enforced separation of groups imitation of a real-world process travel beyond the earth's atmosphere a wide range of ideas or conditions an oversimplified belief about a group a plan of action to achieve a goal yielding to authority or instruction one who oversees the work of others the state of being superior to others balanced proportions or correspondence in size and shape the path followed by a moving object significant change in form or character the branch of math involving angles and triangles a great victory or achievement regarded as less important than deserved confirmation of accuracy or truth a symbol representing a value that can change the speed and direction of motion the act of confirming something's truth the physical or social setting of employment fear or hatred of foreigners or difference to produce a result or to give way intense enthusiasm for a cause or activity the numerical value representing nothing

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