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People named Creola Coleman
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Creola Katherine Coleman was born on August 26, 1918 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to parents Joylette R Lowe and Joshua McKinley Coleman. From an early age, she showed exceptional mathematical abilities. She graduated summa cum laude with degrees in Mathematics and French from West Virginia University in 1937.
Katherine started her career as a teacher and later joined NASA's predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), in 1953. Her early work involved performing complex mathematical calculations for aeronautical research.
Johnson's precise calculations were critical to the success of several spaceflights, including Alan Shepard's first human spaceflight in 1961 and John Glenn's orbital mission in 1962. Her work involved trajectory analysis, orbital calculations, and ensuring the accuracy of space missions.
Johnson's contributions extended to the Mercury and Apollo programs, where her mathematical expertise played a crucial role in planning and executing space missions. Her calculations were fundamental to the success of the moon landing in 1969.
Johnson continued to work for NASA during the Space Shuttle era, contributing her mathematical skills to various shuttle flights.
In 2015, Katherine Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the field of space exploration.
In recognition of her achievements, Katherine Johnson received honorary degrees, including a Doctor of Science and Technology from Old Dominion University. NASA also honored her by naming a building at the Langley Research Center after her.
She passed away on February 24, 2020 at the age of 101, leaving behind a lasting impact on space exploration and equality in STEM fields.
Creola Coleman of Longview, Gregg County, Texas was born on January 17, 1955, and died at age 52 years old on October 15, 2007.
Creola Coleman of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana was born on November 9, 1912, and died at age 65 years old in April 1978.
Creola N Coleman of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on October 7, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on January 2, 2001.
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Curnuester Coleman (Mar 1, 1899 - Apr 1982)
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Dabney Coleman (Jan 3, 1932 - May 16, 2024)
Dagnel Coleman (Jul 8, 1954 - Nov 15, 2006)
Dailey Coleman (Nov 12, 1949 - May 28, 1998)
Daily Coleman (Oct 11, 1893 - Aug 1971)
Dairl Coleman (Apr 7, 1948 - Sep 15, 1999)
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