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 author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race," was the 

 at the University of Minnesota February 21, 2017. 

, the presentation included a discussion with Shetterly and Michele Norris, executive director of 

The two discussed the many ways women and people of color  have contributed to American innovation and explored the prejudice and bias they had to fight against along the way.

To hear that discussion, click the first audio player above.

Recently, a joint production by the Washington Post and APM reports, titled 

featured the story of Miriam Daniel Mann,

 who removed the signs designating areas for "colored computers" while working at Langley Airfield.

To hear that feature, click the second audio player above.

Shetterly's bestselling book is the inspiration for the 2016 film "Hidden Figures," which is nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year.

Check out the videos below for the theatrical trailer and some clips from the film.

Hidden Figures | Teaser Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX

Hidden Figures | "New Computer" Clip [HD] | 20th Century FOX

Hidden Figures | "Russian Spy" Clip | 20th Century FOX

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Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures" was the Distinguished Carlson Lecturer at the University of Minnesota February 21, 2017.

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race," was the Distinguished Carlson Lecturer at the University of Minnesota February 21, 2017.

Author talks 'Hidden Figures,' contributions by people of color to American industry

Miriam Daniel Mann was one of a handful of African American women who were recruited by the government to work on top-secret aircraft designs during World War II.

Author talks 'Hidden Figures,' contributions of Black women to American innovation

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