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   Mentor: Dr. Judd A Case, Dept. of Biology at Eastern Washington University   A description with phylogenetic analyses is provided for Imperobator antarcticus, gen. et sp. nov., an early Maastrichtian, basal paravian (Theropoda; Maniraptora) from the Naze Peninsula, … Read more

McNair Attends the 2019 Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference in Airway Heights

McNair Scholars, Ereisa Morales and Angelica Macias, presented their posters at the 2019 Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference (GDE2019) in Airway Heights with Dr. Christina Torres Garcia. GDE2019, according to Paula Groves Price, brings “together over 150 scholars from 35 Institutions and Organizations to share research, dialogue, and strategize deeper ways of working together for … Read more

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

Current Position: Associate Professor, Anthropology Lewis-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 … Read more

EWU McNair Alumni Spotlight: Micheal Callaway, PhD

EWU McNair Scholar alumnus Micheal Callaway was the first person in his family to graduate from college when he earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Eastern Washington University. Although neither of his parents had a high school degree, he credits their support for creating an educational foundation that allowed him to continue through the … Read more