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Judith Love Cohen (August 16, 1933 – July 25, 2016) [1] was an American aerospace engineer. She was an electrical engineer on the Minuteman missile, the science ground station for the Hubble Space Telescope, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, and the Apollo Space Program. [2] .
Judith Love Cohen’s love affair with math and science began at a young age. Although her dream was to study astronomy, societal norms at the time discouraged women from such pursuits. Cohen’s resolve was unshaken, and she decided to become a math teacher instead.
Feb 7, 2024 · Judith Love Cohen was an aerospace engineer who solved the problem that saved the Apollo 13 crew hours before giving birth to Jack Black in 1969. She also wrote a book to inspire young women to pursue STEM careers.
Mar 18, 2024 · Judith Love Cohen was a pioneering woman in engineering who designed the Abort Guidance System that saved the Apollo 13 astronauts. She also wrote books to inspire young girls to pursue STEM careers and was the mother of actor Jack Black.
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Jul 29, 2016 · My mother, USC alumna Judith Love Cohen Siegel Black Katz, B.S. EE '57, M.S. EE '62, died on July 25, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. She was just a couple of weeks shy of her 83 rd birthday.
Jun 30, 2021 · Judith Love Cohen was an electrical engineer who worked on the Abort-Guidance System that brought the Apollo 13 astronauts home safely. She also danced, wrote books and gave birth to Jack Black while solving a computer problem.
Sep 29, 2023 · Judith Love Cohen was a pioneering aerospace engineer who worked on the Abort Guidance System for the Apollo space program. She also balanced motherhood and career, and gave birth to comedian Jack Black.
