Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello, Ph.D.

Inspiring the Future and Changing Lives 24th Annual May Gathering Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello, Ph.D. Eastern Washington University Class of 2012 Dr. Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello will speak at our 24th May Gathering! Register for our event by clicking here, or heading to our Spring Gathering tab. Dr. Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello is honored to be a McNair Scholar … Read more

Ricardo Ely, McNair Scholar, and Judd A. Case Publish New Findings!

Phylogeny of a new gigantic paravian (Theropoda; Coelurosauria; Maniraptora) from the Upper Cretaceous of James Ross Island, Antarctica Ricardo Ely, McNair Scholar (read more about Ricardo)   Mentor: Dr. Judd A Case, Dept. of Biology at Eastern Washington University   Abstract: A description with phylogenetic analyses is provided for Imperobator antarcticus, gen. et sp. nov., an early … Read more

May 1st Scholar Cafe Announced!

On May 1st, we hold our first Scholar Cafe of spring! Providing insights and knowledge on undergraduate research, Dr. Javier Ochoa-Reparaz will discuss topics such as working in a lab and NSF funding. Dr. Javier Ochoa-Reparaz’s research interests are focused on host-microbial gut interactions and the mechanisms of immunomodulation induced by gut symbionts in the context … Read more

Student Success Story: Kerensa Allison, PhD (EWU TRIO McNair 1996)

Current Position: Associate Professor, AnthropologyLewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho Dr. Kerensa Allison earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Eastern Washington University (EWU) in 1997; a Master of Science Degree in Biology from EWU in 2000, and a PhD in Anthropology from Washington State University in 2010. In her own words: I am the oldest … Read more

Marcos Monteiro, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to the 2019 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program!

EWU McNair Scholar, Marcos Monteiro, was accepted to the world-renowned nonprofit research institution, The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Marcos will have the opportunity to work with a faculty mentor to complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session. During the program, Marcos will meet fellow undergraduates, faculty and … Read more