Unveiling the Legacy of Ronald E. McNair Scientist, Astronaut, Educator

Ronald E. McNair PhD '77 was selected as one of 35 applicants from a pool of 10,000 for the NASA astronaut program in 1978. He was one of the first three ... Ronald Ervin McNair was born to Carl and Pearl McNair on October 21, 1950 ... In later years, as an experienced astronaut, McNair would counsel young ... Save 70% or more on Ronald E. McNair, Astronaut by Carl S. McNair, H. Michael Brewer buying from fellow readers on Pango. Explore new and used inventory or ... He went on to become a Karate champion, earned an MIT PhD in physics, and became a NASA astronaut. ... I went to Ronald E McNair Middle School! RM T28PR8–S84-27211 (8 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, 41-B mission specialist, uses some of his off-duty time, aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, ... A respected physicist and astronaut, he was the second African-American to travel into space. He was a Mission Specialist on the Space Shuttle Challenger ... RONALD E. MCNAIR (PH.D.) NASA ASTRONAUT (DECEASED). PERSONAL DATA: Born October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. Died. January 28, 1986. He is survived ... McNair Life History Center celebrates the life of Dr. Ronald E. McNair. The Lake City, South Carolina native and space shuttle Challenger astronaut 's amazing ... Dr. McNair was the second African American to reach space. As a mission specialist, one of his responsibilities included operating the payload projects and ... A tribute to astronaut and MIT alum, Dr. Ronald E. McNair, featuring a collection of voices from those who knew him.