Christopher Nava: McNair Scholar Excels at Nuestras Raíces Internship!

As a Marketing & Data Analytics Intern at Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario, Christopher Nava plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to support the Hispanic/Latine community. In this position, he builds and manages the data and communication systems that underpin a range of cultural, youth, and behavioral health programs. Christopher’s technical expertise is … Read more

Another Great Summer of Research at McNair: Summer 2025!

Summer Research at McNair 2025: The Eastern Washington University (EWU) McNair Scholars Program is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Research Internship. This year, 19 participants engaged in a diverse range of research topics, from the experiences of stigma in foster care/adopted children, imposter syndrome in students of color in graduate … Read more

Four McNair Scholars Participate in Summer Research Programs across the Country!

Eastern Washington University’s McNair Scholars Program is celebrating a new cohort of students who have completed transformative summer research internships across the country. These intensive, hands-on experiences are a cornerstone of the McNair program, helping students from underrepresented backgrounds gain the skills, confidence, and network needed to succeed in doctoral programs. The program’s recent summer … Read more

McNair Scholar Bryce Drager Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad!

Congratulations to Bryce Drager, a recipient of the prestigious U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship and the Denny & Thelma Yasuhara Scholarship! This scholarship will support him as he attends Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) for a full academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is highly competitive and is awarded to a diverse group of … Read more

Congratulations to McNair Scholar, Kayla Dickson!

Kayla, a new McNair Scholar, was selected for a prestigious summer research internship at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nebraska Summer Research Program. This 10-week intensive program, often funded by organizations like the NSF and USDA, provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, offering a valuable preview of graduate school life at a Big … Read more

McNair Scholar Alice Chamberlin Accepted to Penn State Summer Research Internship

Congratulations to McNair Scholar, Alice Chamberlin! Alice has been accepted to Penn State’s Summer Research Internship. Penn State’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is in it’s 37th year, with 610 program alumni completing their Ph.D. degree. SROP is run by the Big Ten Academic Alliance universities in order to increase the pursuit of graduate studies … Read more