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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:physicist
astronaut
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gptkbp:almaMater
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gptkb:MIT
gptkb:North_Carolina_Agricultural_and_Technical_State_University
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Lake_City,_South_Carolina
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gptkbp:born
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October 21, 1950
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gptkbp:burialPlace
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gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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gptkbp:children
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2
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gptkbp:died
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January 28, 1986
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gptkbp:field
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education
laser physics
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ronald E. McNair
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Wernher_von_Braun
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:Albert_Einstein
gptkb:George_Washington_Carver
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gptkbp:involved
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gptkb:NASA's_Challenger_mission
Community service initiatives
Research in the field of physics
Mentoring students in science
Public speaking on education and science
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:McNair_Center_for_Aerospace_Innovation_and_Research
gptkb:McNair_Scholars_Program
gptkb:Ronald_E._McNair_Post-Baccalaureate_Achievement_Program
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:STS-51-L
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gptkbp:notableWork
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gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
Advocacy for science education
Promotion of diversity in STEM fields
Research on laser technology
Educational outreach for underrepresented students
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:physicist
NASA astronaut
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gptkbp:spouse
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Cheryl_Moore
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