Ronald McNair A Shining Example of Determination and Perseverance

physicist, astronaut (1950-1986) He was born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina and received a doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976. After working as ... Join Us. Become part of the McNair family. 1/4. stopplay. News & Announcements. Congratulations to our most recent PhD/Terminal Degree Recipients. Ronald Erwin McNair, (born October 21, 1950, Lake City, South Carolina, U.S.—died January 28, 1986, in flight, off Cape Canaveral, Florida), American physicist ... Ron McNair plays sax in space, 1984 ... Accomplished jazz saxophonist Ron McNair, the first astronaut to play a musical instrument in space, shown here playing ... Public honors · McNair Elementary School in Compton, California · Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy in East Palo Alto, California · Ronald McNair Elementary ... This program is a graduate school preparation project for first generation/income eligible college students and individuals underrepresented in graduate ... 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 McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to the high standards of achievement inspired by Dr. McNair's life. The vision of the DeKalb County School District is to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence. Our mission is to ensure student ...