Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton

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Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:30 PM 8:00 PM Manship Theatre (map) About the Series: ‍Science on Screen creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine. About the film: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. About the Speaker: K. Renee Horton, Ph.D. is a renowned advocate for full inclusion in STEM and a leading voice in STEM education and outreach.