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13 McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2022 Student Research & Creative Works Symposium

06/08/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

13 McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2022 Student Research & Creative Works SymposiumOn May 11, EWU held the 2022 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium. The Symposium has been held virtually for the last two years, and being back in person allowed for a different level of engagement as scholars discussed their research (both proposed and completed) with fellow students, faculty, and the EWU community. Many scholars shared their work in poster format in the PUB, while others had the opportunity to give longer talks to packed classrooms. McNair scholars shared their experiences with us for this article.

 

Graduating McNair scholar Lucia Roussa:

After a long couple of years of virtual meetings it was really nice to see all of the other student projects in one room. It felt so rewarding that so many people were interested in my research. Poster sessions are really great because they allow people to take in the information at their own pace. I had people leave and come back with more questions, which tells me that they were thinking about my poster even after they left! I really enjoyed being a part of an energetic room of student researchers.

New McNair scholar Alexander Dodson:

Presenting at Eastern Washington University's Research and Creative Works Symposium was an amazing opportunity. Everyone was super kind and excited for me to tell them about the research I am doing. I would recommend everyone attend or present at the symposium!

New McNair scholar Arcelia Madrigal:

I loved presenting at the symposium because it was a lot more personal since I had my professors and friends visit my poster. I was able to see the creative work of those in my community.

The mission of the federally-funded TRiO Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU is to increase diversity in academia by supporting first-generation and low-income and/or students underrepresented at the graduate level who plan to go on to earn a PhD. When scholars from diverse backgrounds become leaders in their fields, they bring forth exciting and relevant research questions. They grow to be role-models, increasing both representation and opportunities for future students. The 13 McNair scholars who presented at the symposium reflect the many different areas of study where our scholars are gaining expertise.

 

  • Christina Hudson with Travis Bonwell, Joscelyn Bradbury, and Jenna Sotin, with mentor Lynn Briggs, Transforming Yourself Through English
  • Ashley Destin with mentor Judd Case, Feline Red Blood Cell Shape and the Impacts of Cytauxzoonosis
  • Badradin Mohammed with mentor Kristin Edquist, Water Politics: A Case Study of Hydro Politics Among Nile River Stakeholders
  • Alexander Dodson, with Kelton Earl, and Shawn Stevens, with mentor Amani El-Alayli, Potential Effects of the American and Pride Flag on Our Judgments of Others
  • Serena Camacho with mentor Camille Frank, Understanding the Role Gender Might be Playing in Your Child's ASD Evaluation
  • Saul Bautista with mentor Joseph Lenti, Honduran Tribes and their Historical Erosion
  • Lucy Roussa with mentors Jessica Allen and Camille McNeely, Freshwater Sponges in Eastern Washington: Environmental Constraints, Species Composition, and Associated Photobionts
  • Arcelia Madrigal and Kathleen Waldron-Soler with mentor Susan Ruby, An Analysis of Character: Strong’s PurposeFull People Program Components
  • Haili Poss with mentor Jill Seiver, Sex Guilt and Attitudes towards Sex Work
  • Malek Chreiki with mentor Jason Ashley, Design and Delivery of Gamma-Retroviral CRISPR Plasmids
  • Marisa Janke with mentor Kevin Decker, Actualization through Constraint: an Analysis of Hegelian Self-Consciousness in Fascism-Exclusionary Expression and in Modular Orchestral Composition
  • Irie Browning with mentor Kevin Decker, The Necessary Passion of Religion in Hegel and Kierkegaard
  • Katie Gower with mentors Vandana Asthana and Matthew Anderson, Policy & Practice: Investigating Homelessness Discourse in Spokane, Washington 

We are consistently impressed with the breadth and depth EWU’s McNair scholars bring to their research, and we look forward to experiencing the impact of their work!

 

Haili Poss presents her research proposal poster, Sex Guilt and Attitudes towards Sex Work
Haili Poss presents her research proposal poster, Sex Guilt and Attitudes towards Sex Work.
Badradin Mohammed presents his research proposal poster, Water Politics: A Case Study of Hydro Politics Among Nile River Stakeholders
Badradin Mohammed presents his research proposal poster, Water Politics: A Case Study of Hydro Politics Among Nile River Stakeholders.
Arcelia Madrigal presents her research poster, An Analysis of Character: Strong’s PurposeFull People Program Components.
Arcelia Madrigal presents her research poster, An Analysis of Character: Strong’s PurposeFull People Program Components.
Katie Gower presents her research, Policy & Practice: Investigating Homelessness Discourse in Spokane, Washington.
Katie Gower presents her research, Policy & Practice: Investigating Homelessness Discourse in Spokane, Washington.
Alexander Dodson presents his research poster, Potential Effects of the American and Pride Flag on Our Judgments of Others.
Alexander Dodson presents his research poster, Potential Effects of the American and Pride Flag on Our Judgments of Others.
Malek Chreiki presents his research proposal poster, Design and Delivery of Gamma-Retroviral CRISPR Plasmids
Malek Chreiki presents his research proposal poster, Design and Delivery of Gamma-Retroviral CRISPR Plasmids
Serena Camacho presents her research poster, Understanding the Role Gender Might be Playing in Your Child's ASD Evaluation.
Serena Camacho presents her research poster, Understanding the Role Gender Might be Playing in Your Child's ASD Evaluation.
Saul Bautista presents his research proposal poster, Honduran Tribes and their Historical Erosion.
Saul Bautista presents his research proposal poster, Honduran Tribes and their Historical Erosion.
Lucia Roussa presents her research poster, Freshwater Sponges in Eastern Washington: Environmental Constraints, Species Composition, and Associated Photobionts.
Lucia Roussa presents her research poster, Freshwater Sponges in Eastern Washington: Environmental Constraints, Species Composition, and Associated Photobionts.
Christina Hudson presents her research poster, Transforming Yourself Through English.
Christina Hudson presents her research poster, Transforming Yourself Through English.
Ashley Destin presents her research poster, Feline Red Blood Cell Shape and the Impacts of Cytauxzoonosis.
Ashley Destin presents her research poster, Feline Red Blood Cell Shape and the Impacts of Cytauxzoonosis.
Saul Bautista presents his research proposal poster, Honduran Tribes and their Historical Erosion.
Saul Bautista presents his research proposal poster, Honduran Tribes and their Historical Erosion.
Arcelia Madrigal presents her research poster, An Analysis of Character: Strong’s PurposeFull People Program Components
Arcelia Madrigal presents her research poster, An Analysis of Character: Strong’s PurposeFull People Program Components.
Lucia Roussa presents her research poster, Freshwater Sponges in Eastern Washington: Environmental Constraints, Species Composition, and Associated Photobionts.
Lucia Roussa presents her research poster, Freshwater Sponges in Eastern Washington: Environmental Constraints, Species Composition, and Associated Photobionts.
Alexander Dodson presents his research poster, Potential Effects of the American and Pride Flag on Our Judgments of Others.
Alexander Dodson presents his research poster, Potential Effects of the American and Pride Flag on Our Judgments of Others.
Haili Poss presents her research proposal poster, Sex Guilt and Attitudes towards Sex Work
Haili Poss presents her research proposal poster, Sex Guilt and Attitudes towards Sex Work.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021-2022 Cohort, 2021-22 Presentations, Africana Studies, Alexander Dodson, Arcelia Madrigal, Ashley Destin, Badradin Mohammed, Biology, Chemistry, Christina Hudson, English, Environmental Science, Haili Poss, History, International Affairs, Irie Browning, Katie Gower, Lucia Roussa, Malek Chreiki, Marisa Janke, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Philosophy, Psychology, Research, Saul Bautista, Scholars, Serena Camacho Tagged With: EWU McNair Faculty Mentor, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, EWU Student Research & Creative Works Symposium, Presentations, Undergraduate Research

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 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

EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Accepted to Master of Science Program at James Madison University

03/22/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Accepted to Master of Science Program at James Madison University

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough! Seth has been accepted with funding and a teaching assistantship to the Master of Science in Biology program at James Madison University College of Science and Mathematics. In this two year program, students are provided a rigorous experience in research and thesis writing.

Seth is double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. His research interests include coastal marine ecosystems, restoration ecology, and how climate change is affecting relationships within ecologic communities. Seth completed an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship in 2021 under the mentorship of Dr. Justin Bastow, Assistant Professor of Biology at EWU.

The EWU McNair staff are excited for Seth and we know he will contribute high quality, impactful research in any graduate program he attends. Click here to read more about Seth and his research.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021 McNair Summer Research Internship, 2021-22 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Environmental Science, News, Research, Scholars, Scholarships, Seth McCullough Tagged With: Acceptances, Biology, Dr. Justin Bastow, Environmental Science, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, James Madison University, Marine Conservation

EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Presents at Murdock College Science Research Conference

02/15/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

 

Seth McCullough Presents at Murdock ConferenceIn 2021, EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough presented at the Murdock College Science Research Conference. The conference focuses on sharing and advancing new knowledge in the natural sciences created or discovered through collaborative faculty-student research, and attendance is by invitation.

 

We asked Seth a few questions about his experience at the Murdock Conference to help newer McNair Scholars gain an idea of what to expect and how to prepare when they present at conferences.


What were the most valuable aspects of attending and presenting at this conference?

Murdock was my first in person conference, so being able to go in person and see how multi-day conferences operate was nice. The most valuable aspect of the conference was being able to present my research to people I did not know who are part of the scientific community. I enjoyed being able to see what other students in the region are researching, and I found it to be a great learning experience. I thought it was nice when other students and judges came around to ask questions about my research. The more questions I am asked about my research, the more I learn and the better I am at knowing what is important to explain when describing my work.

 

What would you tell other students and/or McNair scholars about attending and presenting conferences? 

Don't be afraid to go to and present at conferences. I was nervous before my poster session, but once I got started, everything flowed smoothly. After I explained my work to the first couple of people, I had a good routine down. I would suggest that students practice presenting to friends and family, preferably someone who doesn't know anything about your research. If you can explain your research to someone who is not an expert in your field, in a way that they can understand it, then you are golden. Also PRINT YOUR POSTER EARLY and be very familiar with your poster and presentation!

 

Seth was recently accepted to the Master of Professional Science program at the University of Miami. Congratulations on your presentation at the Murdock Conference, Seth, and thank you for sharing your experience and advice! Click here to read more about Seth and his research.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021-22 Presentations, Biology, Environmental Science, News, Research, Scholars, Seth McCullough Tagged With: Advice, Biology, Conference Presentation, Conferences, Environmental Science, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Murdock

EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Accepted to Masters Program at University of Miami

02/01/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

 

Lucia Roussa Accepted to Masters Program at University of MiamiCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa! Lucia has been accepted with funding by the Master of Professional Science program at the University of Miami in the Marine Conservation track at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Lucia is double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. 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 at EWU. Lucia was also 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 any graduate program she attends. Click here to read more about Lucia and her research.

Filed Under: 2020-2021 Cohort, 2021-22 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Environmental Science, Lucia Roussa, News, Research, Scholars, Scholarships Tagged With: Acceptances, Biology, CICOES, Dr. Camille McNeely, Environmental Science, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Marine Conservation, University of Miami

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