Exploring the Cosmos The Contributions of Ronald E. McNair to Space Science

Dr. Ronald E. McNair was America's second black astronaut - in 1984 he broke the bonds of Earth as a scientist aboard the 10th space shuttle mission. This animated video features Carl McNair telling the story of his brother Ronald, an African American kid in the 1950s who set his sights on the stars. Tribute to Dr. Ronald E. McNair and his love for education and space exploration. He earned a black belt in karate and become a karate champion. He was a stellar athlete as well as a highly accomplished jazz saxophonist. He even planned to ... A renowned research scientist and one of America's first African-American astronauts, Ronald E. McNair was a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle ... RONALD E. MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL · Bell Schedules · Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. · Wed. CPT Flex Sched. · Wed. CPT (No Flex Time) · Full Day Flex Time Schedule · Minimum ... Dr. Ronald E. McNair was the second African American to fly in space. Two years later he was selected to serve as mission specialist aboard the ill-fated U.S. ... The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, encouraging first generation college students and students from groups underrepresented in ... McNair graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, in 1971. In 1976 he earned a doctoral degree in physics from the ... Become a McNair Scholar at Iona!