The Extraordinary Life and Impact of Ronald E. McNair

Ronald McNair was one of thirty-five applicants selected by NASA for the astronaut program in 1978 and became the second African American to fly in space. On ... One of the first African American astronauts, McNair, was selected as a mission specialist astronaut for NASA's Space Shuttle Program in 1978. Ronald McNair (born October 21, 1950, Lake City, South Carolina, U.S.—died January 28, 1986, in flight, off Cape Canaveral, Florida) was an ... Dr. McNair was the second African American to reach space. As a mission specialist, one of his responsibilities included operating the payload projects and ... Ronald McNair High School. 9550 Ronald E. McNair Way Stockton, CA 95210. Tel (209) 953-9245. Fax: (209) 953-3213. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 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 ... Biography of Ronald McNair · Black Hair · Brown Eyes · Height: 5 feet 8 inches · Weight: 160 pounds. 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. ... Ronald E. McNair ES. At Dr. Ronald McNair ES, we create learning opportunities that inspire and engage students to advance their learning ... Dr. Ronald E. McNair was born on Oct. 21, 1950 in Lake City, SC. During his youth, McNair had aspirations of becoming a scientist. He had always enjoyed ...