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EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Selected for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship

06/13/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

selected for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial ScholarshipCongratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard has been selected by the EWU College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to receive the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was created to honor the life of Professor Jeffers W. Chertok, PhD, who worked at EWU for more than 34 years. He was well known on campus for his scholarship, generosity and passion for Eastern. Dr. Chertok passed away in 2004, but his legacy towards EWU continues with this scholarship.

Richard is an undergraduate student with declared majors in Philosophy, Political Science, and International Affairs with an emphasis on Global Socio-Economic Development and a minor in Spanish. Richard serves as Vice President of both the Philosophy Club and the International Affairs Community at EWU, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to our most sophisticated and pressing issues of the 21st Century. As a student ambassador with the People-to-People program, Richard experienced first-hand how traveling to other countries can diversify one’s exposure, and has translated that into his studies in International Affairs. Under the mentorship of Professor Tom Hawley, PhD, Richard plans to focus his 2022 McNair summer research project on the phenomena of societal internalization of Neoliberalism, and the consequences of establishing competitive markets in historically non-marketed realms of our lives.

 

Filed Under: 2021-2022 Cohort, 2021-22 Awards, Acceptances/Awards, International Affairs, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Philosophy, Political Science, Research, Richard Murphy, Scholars Tagged With: Award, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, EWU Summer Research Internship, International Affairs, Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award, Mentor, Philosophy, Political Science, Spanish

EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez Accepted to Northern Arizona University PhD Program

06/09/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Edith Melendez accepted by Northern Arizona University Doctoral Program in Combined Counseling, School PsychologyCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez! Edith has been accepted as a doctoral student at Northern Arizona University in the Combined School/Counseling Psychology program. Edith graduated from EWU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with minors in Psychology and Spanish. As a McNair Scholar, Edith worked with Dr. Shanna Davis on a research project titled Developing a Support Center without Borders: Enhancing Services for Students Without Documentation.

She was then accepted to five graduate programs: San Jose State University, University of Arizona, New Mexico State University, Penn State, Harrisburg, and Oregon State University. She began attending New Mexico State University in the fall of 2018. Edith currently holds an Ed.S. and serves as a licensed school psychologist at the Gadsden Independent School District.

The EWU McNair staff are excited for Edith and we know she will contribute high quality, impactful research in her graduate program. Click here to read more about Edith and her achievements during her time as a McNair Scholar.

Filed Under: 2015-2016 Cohort, 2021-22 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Alumni, Edith Melendez, News, Psychology, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Counseling, Dr. Shanna Davis, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, Northern Arizona University, School Psychology

EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Receives Excellence in Academic Achievement Award

06/07/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Excellence in Academic Achievement Award from EWU’s Environmental Science ProgramCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa! Lucia has been selected by the faculty of the Environmental Science Program to receive the “Excellence in Academic Achievement Award” for 2022. Lucia’s professors remarked about her active pursuit of undergraduate research experiences, success in obtaining competitive summer research opportunities external to EWU, and experience as a McNair scholar to further prepare herself for her goal of attending graduate school and ultimately becoming a research scientist. Her professors noted that she executed a successful project on aquatic invertebrates at Turnbull Scholar in summer 2020 despite the COVID-19 constraints, and that she is currently in the midst of an exciting project examining the algal symbionts of freshwater sponges using molecular techniques.

Lucia is double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology at EWU. Her research interests include Phycology, marine microbiology, and conservation science in coastal marine ecosystems. In 2021, Lucia participated in an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship under the mentorship of Dr. Camille McNeely, Professor of Biology, where she investigated the relationship between freshwater algal abundance and diversity by analyzing the eutrophication of wetlands in Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. She then went on to work with Dr. Jessica Allen to analyze the phylogeny of freshwater sponges across greater Eastern Washington.

Lucia was one of only 13 interns selected for an internship quantifying Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) using aerial photographs with CICOES (Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies) through the University of Washington under mentor Dr. Julie Keister. Lucia was invited to continue participating in this research.

Lucia will begin attending North Carolina State University’s Doctoral program in Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences in Fall 2022.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021 McNair Summer Research Internship, 2021-22 Awards, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Environmental Science, Lucia Roussa, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Award, Biology, CICOES, Dr. Camille McNeely, Dr. Jessica Allen, Environmental Science, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Excellence in Academic Achievement Award, Marine Conservation, North Carolina State University

EWU McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki Awarded Schwalm Scholarship

06/06/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Malek Chreiki Receives 2022 Schwalm ScholarshipCongratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki! Malek has been selected to receive the 2022 Schwalm Scholarship through the EWU Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics. The committee was impressed with Malek’s academic achievements, dedication to interdisciplinary research and community service work.

This upcoming summer, Malek will be researching Design and delivery of Gamma-Retroviral CRISPR Plasmids with faculty mentor Dr. Jason Ashley. Malek presented his research proposal poster for this project at EWU’s 2022 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium.

Malek is double majoring in Biology with Biotech Option and Physics along with a minor in Organic Chemistry at Eastern Washington University. His goal is to earn a PhD in molecular biology to research and develop novo genetic engineering biotech products.

Filed Under: 2021-2022 Cohort, 2021-22 Awards, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Chemistry, Malek Chreiki, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Physics, Research, Scholars, Scholarships Tagged With: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Dr. Jason Ashley, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, EWU Summer Research Internship, Physics, Scholarship, Schwalm Scholarship

EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Selected for the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award

06/02/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Christina Hudson selected for the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor AwardCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson! Christina has been selected for the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award.

The Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award recognizes exceptional graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to their education through outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.75 GPA in their previous 4 quarters and through leadership and service to the community.

Christina is a first-generation university student double majoring in English studies and Africana studies, and minoring in religious studies. She currently holds a 3.98 GPA. Christina completed an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship in 2021 under the mentorship of Associate Professor Okera Nsombi titled The Characterization of African Religions. She recently presented this research at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2022 Virtual Conference, held online. Christina serves as the ASEWU Diversity Representative. Based on her work in this role, her outstanding academic record, and her regular contributions to organizations such as BlackPast.org, Christina was invited to participate in building a curriculum for next year’s required staff trainings in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion under Senate Bill 5227.

Christina will begin her PhD studies in Africology and African American Studies at Temple University next fall. Read about all of Christina’s accomplishments as a McNair Scholar here.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021 McNair Summer Research Internship, 2021-22 Awards, Acceptances/Awards, Africana Studies, Christina Hudson, English, McNair Mentors, News, Religious Studies, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Africana Studies, ASEWU, Award, Dr. Okera Nsombi, English, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, EWU Summer Research Internship, Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award, Mentor, Religious Studies, Temple University

EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Accepted to NC State PhD Program

06/01/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Lucia Roussa Accepted to the Doctoral program in Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State UniversityCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa! Lucia accepted an offer with a competitive support package from North Carolina State University’s Doctoral program in Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.

Lucia is double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology at EWU. Her research interests include Phycology, marine microbiology, and conservation science in coastal marine ecosystems. In 2021, Lucia participated in an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship under the mentorship of Dr. Camille McNeely, Professor of Biology, where she investigated the relationship between freshwater algal abundance and diversity by analyzing the eutrophication of wetlands in Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. She then went on to work with Dr. Jessica Allen to analyze the phylogeny of freshwater sponges across greater Eastern Washington.

Lucia was one of only 13 interns selected for an internship quantifying Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) using aerial photographs with CICOES (Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies) through the University of Washington under mentor Dr. Julie Keister. Lucia was invited to continue participating in this research.

The EWU McNair staff are excited for Lucia and we know she will contribute high quality, impactful research in her graduate program. Click here to read more about Lucia and her research.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021 McNair Summer Research Internship, 2021-22 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Dr. Camille McNeely, Environmental Science, Lucia Roussa, McNair Mentors, News, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Biology, CICOES, Dr. Camille McNeely, Dr. Jessica Allen, Environmental Science, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Marine Conservation, North Carolina State University

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