Kára McCullough Temple

Kára McCullough Temple came to fame as Miss USA 2017. As Miss USA, Temple represented the United States at Miss Universe 2017, where she placed in the top ten. Prior to becoming Miss USA, Temple attended the HBCU South Carolina State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a concentration in radiochemistry. After graduation Temple then worked as an emergency preparedness specialist in the United State’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. The Miss USA title allowed Temple to found Science Exploration for Kids (SE4K). SE4K creates fun and interactive activities celebrating math and science to cultivate a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) among students.

As a student at South Carolina State University, Temple (then McCullough) became a member of the American Chemical Society, the Health Physics Society, and the American Nuclear Society. Temple has also been inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society and the National Society of Black Engineers.