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

Nathan Blair, EWU McNair Scholar, has been accepted to the PhD program in Chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln!

EWU McNair Scholar, Nathan Blair, was accepted to the PhD program in Chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with funding. Nathan was selected from a competitive and diverse pool of applicants, and is excited about the prospect of researching with fellow McNair Scholar, David Nguyen. This is Nathan’s first acceptance. Way to go!

Angelica Garcia-Macias, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to Purdue Summer Research Program!

Angelica Garcia-Macias was accepted to Purdue University’s 2019 Summer Research Opportunities Program, as a Purdue University scholar. The program helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. Program components include research stipend, university housing, research presentations, workshops on the GRE and applying to graduate school, and social activities. … Read more

Kianna Baker, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to the Columbia University Medical Center-2019 Summer Public Health Scholars Program, Congratulations!

This morning Kianna Baker received the acceptance email to participate in the 2019 Summer Public Health Scholar Program (SPHSP) at Columbia University Medical Center.  The Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) is designed for undergraduate students, and its goal is to increase interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers. This is … Read more

Angelica Garcia-Macias, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to the MIT Summer Research Program!

Angelica Garcia-Macias was accepted to the MIT Summer Research Program for the summer of 2019! This prestigious university offers this summer program for a small number of students from all over the country. Her acceptance into this program, which includes a variety of graduate school preparedness activities, collaboration between other scholars and faculty at one … Read more

Marixza Torres, McNair Scholar, has been accepted for the University of Notre Dame’s Graduate School Summer Research Opportunities Program!

Marixza Torres was accepted for University of Notre Dame’s Graduate School Summer Research Opportunities Program. This competitive and prestigious program offers participants GRE prep workshops, graduate school application support, and assistance with grant and fellowship applications to NSF, NIH, and more. This ten week program culminates in a symposium attended by 200 peer researchers, which … Read more