In the press release “NASA to Take Part in Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony,” NASA announced information regarding their participation in the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony taking place on Wednesday, September 18. These awards will recognize the women who contributed to the space race, including GW Engineering and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering alumna Christine Darden, Ph.D. ‘83!
Here is information on Darden’s award: “Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Christine Darden, for her service to the United States as an aeronautical engineer.”
Read the full article on the NASA website.