Statements (71)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:spacecraft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Praying_with_Anger
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:MIT
gptkb:North_Carolina_Agricultural_and_Technical_State_University |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Congressional_Space_Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal |
| gptkbp:born |
October 21, 1950
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Cedar_Hill_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:died |
January 28, 1986
|
| gptkbp:field |
laser physics
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
reading playing saxophone |
| gptkbp:hometown |
gptkb:Lake_City,_South_Carolina
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ronald A. Mc Nair
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:government_agency
inspiration for future generations scientific research funding space exploration policies collaboration with educational institutions advocacy for science education encouragement of lifelong learning public perception of astronauts support for educational research support for educational technology development of mentorship programs support for educational access engagement with youth programs promotion of educational equity cultural representation in science encouragement of young scientists development of science programs advocacy for educational policy changes NASA's diversity initiatives STEM career paths advocacy for community engagement in education advocacy for minority representation in STEM advocacy for research opportunities advocacy for student-centered learning. encouragement of critical thinking in education involvement in science fairs promotion of global education initiatives promotion of interdisciplinary studies promotion of research in education support for academic achievement programs support for innovation in science education support for science literacy initiatives support for underrepresented groups in STEM increased visibility of African American scientists advocacy for technological advancement in education |
| gptkbp:influenced |
STEM education initiatives
African American astronauts |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:community_service
educational outreach programs advocacy for education mentoring students supporting minority students |
| gptkbp:known_for |
being the second African American in space
his work on the Challenger mission |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Mc_Nair_Scholars_Program
Ronald Mc Nair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:STS-51-L
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Carl_Mc_Nair
Annie Mc Nair |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Cheryl_Mc_Nair
|