Christine Darden

Dr. Christine Darden, an aerospace engineer and one of the mathematicians featured in Hidden Figures, shares her inspiring journey at NASA. She discusses the profound impact of Sputnik on her interest in math and STEM. Darden recounts her challenges as an African-American woman in a male-dominated field, breaking barriers to become a senior manager. She also dives into the complexities of sonic booms, exploring innovations and historical challenges in supersonic flight development, as well as the importance of diversity in engineering.