Josiah Van Egdom’s Scholar Story

Josiah Van Egdom was accepted into McNair in 2016. Initially, his focus was on accounting and economics. That changed with McNair. He had a conversation with Dr. Christina Torres Garcia, program director, which challenged his future. While accounting was fine, Josiah wanted to study political science. With the encouragement of that conversation, and with the … 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

Elvin Cabrera, McNair Scholar, has been accepted to Oregon State University’s PhD program in Chemistry!

EWU McNair Scholar, Elvin Cabrera, was accepted to Oregon State University in the PhD program of Chemistry with funding. This is Elvin’s second acceptance–both of which are for PhD tracks with funding. Here’s to more acceptances! Congrats Elvin!

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