Unveiling the Extraordinary Life of Ronald McNair

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 ... A child prodigy, McNair was an accomplished musician, physicist, and fifth-degree black-belt karate champion. Born: October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. Education: Received a bachelor of science degree in physics from North Carolina A&T State University in ... In this conversation, we cover: - His rebellious upbringing being surrounded by physical violence. - Transforming his life around and joining ... Ronald Erwin McNair was born in Lake City, South Carolina on October 21, 1950. His father, Carl McNair, was an automobile body repairman. His ... Ronald McNair grew up in Lake City, SC. He grew up to become an astronaut. Tragically, he was on the Challenger mission, which exploded ... The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare students from low-income, first-generation and traditionally underrepresented groups for ... He was one of several astronauts recruited by Nichelle Nichols as part of a NASA effort to increase the number of minority and female astronauts ... Plan for your Doctorate. The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded initiative established in memory of physicist and Challenger Astronaut Ronald E. Dr. Ronald E. McNair, an accomplished physicist and astronaut, left an indelible mark on the scientific community and the pursuit of educational excellence.