The Unforgettable Ronald McNair A Life Dedicated to Science and Exploration

One of America's first African American astronauts, Ronald Erwin McNair was born October 21, 1950 to a struggling family in racially segregated Lake City, ... 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 was born October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. McNair was inspired to work hard and persevere in his studies by his family and a ... Ronald E. McNair (1950-1986) was born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina. He came from a low-income family but was determined to excel ... Tribute to Dr. Ronald E. McNair and his love for education and space exploration. The purpose of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement (McNair) Program is to award grants to institutions of higher education for projects designed ... The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to the high standards of achievement inspired by Dr. McNair's life. One of the first African American astronauts, McNair, was selected as a mission specialist astronaut for NASA's Space Shuttle Program in 1978. Ronald E. McNair Biography ... Ronald Erwin McNair was born on October 21, 1950 in Lake City, South Carolina. An African-American born into a ... Ronald McNair could read and write before entering school and was considered a mechanical genius, which earned him the nickname of "Gizmo." The impetus for his ...