EWU McNair News
McNair Scholar Elanor Strathmore Accepted to UMass Dartmouth MA in Psychology: Research
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Eleanor Strathmore! Eleanor has been accepted to the UMass Dartmouth MA in Psychology: Research Program. Their program offers concentrations in Applied Behavior Analysis or Clinical Psychology and is designed ” prepare students for doctoral work in psychology and related fields as well as for careers in research requiring a masters’ level education”. Elanor Strathmore Graduated … Read more
McNair Scholar Tiago Correia Accepted to Tulane University’s PhD in Mathematics
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Tiago Correia! Tiago has been accepted to Tulane University’s PhD in Mathematics Program, with full funding. Tulane’s program “faculty in the Mathematics Department have active research in areas of Algebra, Domain Theory and Theoretical Computer Science, Geometry and Topology, Symbolic Analysis, Applied Mathematics and Partial Differential Equations, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Probability … Read more
McNair Scholar Julianna Amante Accepted to Wayne State University’s Master of Library and Information Science
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Jules Amante! Jules has been accepted to the Wayne State University Master of Library and Information Science Program. Wayne State’s MLIS program provides customization of coursework to the student’s pathways, goals, and job activity or functional preferences. Julianna (Jules) Amante graduated in fall of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in history. Her … Read more
McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Accepted to University of Oregon MS in School Psychology
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Raúl Segura! Raúl has been accepted to the University of Oregon Master of Science in School Psychology Program. U of O’s School Psychology MS program is accredited as a specialist-level program by the National Association of School Psychologists. Raúl Segura is a first generation college student and an officer for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil … Read more
McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellano/s Attends SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellanos attended the 2024 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference. SACNAS’ NDiSTEM is “the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country” attended by for U.S. Department of Energy offices and many DOE National Laboratories. SACNAS is an abbreviation for Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans … Read more
McNair Scholar Nicole Nemeth Presents at Future Leaders in Innovation Conference
McNair Scholar Nicole Nemeth presented her McNair research, The Influence of Work Experience, Cultural Background, and Belief Systems on Death Attitudes in Registered Nurses. at the 2024 McNair Scholars Program Symposium: Future Leaders in Innovation Conference at the University of Cincinnati. The Future Leaders in Innovation Conference was designed for “researchers who are looking to … Read more
McNair Scholar Kayla Dickson Presents at 2024 Cannabis Research Conference
McNair Scholar Kayla Dickson presented their McNair research this August at the 2024 Cannabis Research Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. This was the 8th annual multidisciplinary meeting to advance cannabis science for both hemp and marijuana. See the conference program, here.
McNair Scholars Eleanor Strathmore and Paola Campos Present at UNM McNair Scholars Research Conference
McNair Scholars Eleanor Strathmore and Paola Campos presented their 2024 Research posters at the University of New Mexico McNair Scholars Research Conference this September. UNM McNair Scholars Research Conference invites students from all majors, provides opportunities for presentation feedback, and integrates diverse learning experiences of the conference and surrounding Albuquerque cultures.
EWU McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellanos Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellano/s for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Ben Lundgren on her summer 2024 research, “Janthinobacterium Livdum”. Monique Tori’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of her research, Monique explains: This research aims to understand and identify the role … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aura Moreno Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aura Moreno for completing their McNair Summer Research Internship! They worked with mentor Dr. Tracey McHenry on their summer 2024 research, “Visual Communication Design (VCD) & Semiotics“. Aura’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Aura’s academic journey is fueled by an eagerness for using VCD to … Read more
McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Presents at MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference
McNair Scholar Raúl Segura presented his McNair research, Teacher Self-Perception in Multicultural Student-Teacher relationships, evaluating biases and efforts to engage with student’s culture, this fall at the 2004 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. In his research, mentored by Dr. Sarah Johansson, Raúl asked “is the teacher population reflective of the student’s changing … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Nicole Nemeth Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Nicole Nemeth for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Donna Bachand, RN on her summer 2024 research, “The Influence of Work Experience, Cultural Background, and Belief Systems on Death Attitudes in Registered Nurses”. Nicole’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of … Read more
McNair Alumni Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez Presents at Friend’s of Turnbull Event
McNair Graduate Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez presented his McNair 2023 research, “Comparing EWU Restoration Site Insect and Bee Richness and Abundance to Degraded Wheat Field and Natural Sites”, at the Friends of Turnbull event this October 2024. Alejandro also presented at the Eastern Washington University’s Biology Department Seminar this October 2024. There he informed attendees of the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Vanessa Sanchez Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Vanessa Sanchez for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Kelley Cullen on her summer 2024 research, “The Attitudes and Perceptions Minority of Female Undergraduate STEM Students in Higher Education Mathematics Courses”. Vanessa’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of her research, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Paola Campos Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Paola Campos for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Fahed Mehyar on her summer 2024 research, “Strategies Used by Physical Therapists to Improve Physical Therapy Sessions for Patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) : A Physical Therapists Perspective”. Paola’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Jules Amante Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Jules Amante for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Jacki Hedlund-Tyler on her summer 2024 research, “FRC/FCC and their Role in the Regulation of Sex and Sexuality on the Radio, 1927-1939″. Jules’ research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of her … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Raúl Segura Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Raúl Segura for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Dr. Sarah Johansson on his summer 2024 research, “Teacher Self-Perception in Multicultural Student-Teacher relationships, evaluating biases and efforts to engage with student’s culture.”. Raúl’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of his … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Chris Nava Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Chris Nava for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Dr. Habib Islam on his summer 2024 research, “What do Consumers in Spokane & Metropolitan area prioritize more: Price or quality of products?”. Chris’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of his research, Chris … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Eleanor Strathmore Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Eleanor Strathmore for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Shanna Davis on her summer 2024 research, “Do PTSD Symptoms Move Intergenerationally Through Families?“. Eleanor’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Of her research, Eleanor explains: This study hopes to create … Read more
Another Great Summer of Research at McNair!
The Eastern Washington University (EWU) McNair Scholars Program is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2024 Summer Research Internship. This year 11 participants engaged in a diverse range of research topics, from the experiences of women of color in math courses at EWU and censorship of radio around issues of sexuality in the … Read more
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Aura Moreno Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Aura Moreno! Aura was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of their passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Kayla Dickson Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar, Kayla Dickson! Kayla was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
Eleanor Strathmore Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Eleanor Strathmore! Eleanor was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Monique Castellano/s Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who are first-generation and low-income college students, and/or from groups underrepresented at the doctoral level to introduce them to academic research and provide them with effective strategies for getting into and graduating from PhD programs. Monique Tori … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Awarded the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson. Alexander has been selected to receive a 2024 Frances B. Huston Medallion Award. Recipients of the Frances B. Huston medallion award must have established themselves as exceptionally capable individuals in both academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty and the administration of Eastern Washington University acknowledge their great pride in … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Publishes with Dr. Watkins!
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson! Alexander is a contributing author for “Gratitude and Happiness: The Causes and Consequences of Gratitude,” with Dr. Philip Watkins and former EWU graduate student Michael Frederick. This is a chapter in the book Happiness and Wellness – Biopsychosocial and Anthropological Perspectives edited by Floriana Irtellli and Fabio Gabrielli. … Read more
Julianna Amante Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Jules Amante! Juliana was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
EWU McNair Alum Mori Staar Accepted by PhD Program at UNLV!
Congratulations to EWU McNair Alum Mori Staar! Mori was recently accepted by the Water Resources PhD program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In 2021, Mori graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Chemistry and a minor in Japanese. Mori completed their Master’s … Read more
Paola Campos Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Paola Campos! Paola was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Nicole Nemeth Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Nicole Nemeth! Nicole was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Christopher Nava Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Christopher Nava! Chris was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Awarded Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy who’s is a recipient of the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award. This award recognizes exceptional graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to their education through outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.75 GPA in their previous 4 quarters and through leadership and service to the community. … Read more
Vanessa Sanchez Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Vanessa Sanchez! Vanessa was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Presents Research at the Rocky Mountain Pyschological Association
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr presented her McNair research at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association gathering in April, 2024. Terreca’s research, under the mentorship of Dr. Jillene Seiver, analyzed an existing data set and was titled: “Work-Family And Family-Work Conflict As A Function Of Role Commitment And Core Self-Evaluation.” Presenting research is a critical part … Read more
Claudio Escalante Accepted into Three Master’s Programs
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante! Claudio has been accepted by three Master’s programs: University of Illinois, Chicago, University of Colorado, Denver, and Northwestern University. This is on top of two prior PhD acceptances to the University of Nebraska and the University of Kansas. Claudio will attend the University of Kansas’s MS/PhD program in Bioengineering … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Presents her Research at Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke, presented her research, Atmospheres of Ableism: A Phenomenological Exploration of Everyday Encounters, at the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity this February. This culmination of her 2023 Summer Research Internship, under the mentorship of Dr. Ryan Parrey worked to explore Tuasig’s concept of ableism as “the atmosphere we … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof Presents Research at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates Conference
In February, EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof presented his McNair Summer Research, The Other: Truth, Morality, and Bulosan’s Heart at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates Conference in Austin, Texas. Under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Lindholdt, Brendan explored how Carlos Bulosan, and his seminal work, America Is In The Heart, are an … Read more
Raul Segura Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Raul Segura! Raul was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2024 Student Research & Creative Works Symposium
EWU McNair is proud of our 6 scholars who presented at this year’s symposium. Since the beginning of the symposium at EWU in 1997, McNair has encouraged scholars to participate, either to present a prospectus of the their upcoming summer research, or to present research done in the last year. Presenting research is an excellent … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Receives the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie has been selected to receive a 2024 Frances B. Huston Medallion Award. Recipients of the Frances B. Huston medallion award must have established themselves as exceptionally capable individuals in both academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty and the administration of Eastern Washington University acknowledge their great pride … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Present & Volunteer at Phi Alpha Theta Conference
EWU McNair commends our scholars for outstanding academic community engagement and we look forward to seeing many other scholars present their research at the upcoming EWU Research Symposium, May 7th and 8th!
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Accepted to University of Houston’s Master of Social Work Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca has been accepted to the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work program. A nationally recognized MSW program offering six focused learning opportunities (Trauma Education Program, Global Leaders of Behavioral Health Education, Political Social Work, Abolitionist Social Work, Mental Health Advanced Practice in Social Work Program, … Read more
McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Accepted to Washington State University PhD in Molecular Biosciences
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly! Sylvia has been accepted to the Washington State University Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biosciences program, with funding. Washington State University’s SMB Ph.D. program provides an integrated graduate curriculum and rotating laboratory experiences, including National Institutes of Health Training Program opportunities. Their program overview states: Molecular Biosciences is a … Read more
EWU Scholar Claudio Escalante Accepted to University of Nebraska PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante! Claudio has been accepted to University of Nebraska’s PhD program in Biomedical Engineering. University of Nebraska designed their program to be interdisciplinary, including student research design and collaboration. From their Biomedical Engineering overview: Nebraska biomedical engineering faculty and students work closely with area hospitals […] Major emphasis is on … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Accepted to Columbia University’s Master of Human Rights Studies
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Kelly Parke, who’s been accepted to Columbia University’s Master of Human Rights Studies! Their Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) was “the first academic center in the world to be founded on an interdisciplinary commitment to the study of human rights”. Columbia’s Human Rights Studies Program: […]is an interdisciplinary program … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Accepted to the University of Chicago’s Master in Social Sciences-Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson! Alexander has been accepted to University of Chicago’s Masters in Social Sciences–Psychology (MAPSS-Psychology). University of Chicago’s MAPSS is a: [..]one-year interdisciplinary graduate program, the Master of Arts in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) offers students unmatched access to the renowned faculty and rich research resources of the University of Chicago. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez Accepted to Eastern Washington University Master of Science in Biology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez! Alejandro has been accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Master of Science in Biology with funding. Eastern Washington University’s MS in Biology embeds teaching experience into the curriculum, and culminates in an oral thesis defense. Describing their program, the MS in Biology faculty explain: The department emphasizes research as a … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alumni Ashley Destin Accepted to Washington State University Master of Science in Animal Science
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alumni Ashley Destin! Ashley has been accepted to Washington State University’s Master of Science in Animal Science. Of their program, Washington State University states: Programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs and interests of the student and, as such, specific degree requirements are determined through individual consultation with an … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mary Belton Accepted to San Diego State University Master of Arts Degree in English
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mary Belton! Mary has been accepted to San Diego State University’s Master of Arts Degree in English. San Diego State University notes this program: […]offers a wide range of courses and approaches to studying literature and writing. Faculty publications are similarly diverse. They include major literary biographies, historical studies, critical analysis … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Accepted to Oregon State University Master’s Program in Applied Ethics
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie has been accepted to Oregon State University’s Master of Arts program in Applied Ethics. Their overview states: OSU’s Masters in Applied Ethics program is designed to develop your moral reasoning and critical thinking skills in service of an engaged life. […] Engaged ethics at OSU begins with transforming our discipline. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Accepted to the University of Hawai’i’s PhD in Political Science
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy who’s been accepted into the University of Hawai’i’s PhD in Political Science! From University of Hawai’i’s Political Science PhD page: The program is an intellectual environment that seeks students with previously demonstrated abilities to develop further the creative and analytical skills necessary for thinking critically, conducting research, and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Accepted to Ball State University Master’s program in Social Psychology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson! Alexander has been accepted to Ball State University’s Master of Social Psychology. Bell State University emphasizes social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all course. Bell State University’s program is designed to prepare students for both research and doctoral studies. Additionally: We are the only program in the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Accepted to University of Illinois-Chicago PhD in Disability Studies
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke who’s been accepted into the University of Illinois Chicago’s interdisciplinary PhD in Disability Studies! From University of Illinois Chicago’s Program Page: Disability studies scholars view disability not simply as a defect inside a person, but as a complex relationship between society and people who function differently from the norm. … Read more
McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Accepted to University of Kansas Medical Center Interdisciplinary Graduate Program PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly, who has been accepted to the University of Kansas Medical Center Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), with full funding. IGPBS is a PhD first-year program allowing students to complete core curriculum before determining their PhD program through faculty mentor alignment. IGPBS’ interdisciplinary nature is clearly demonstrated by eclectic … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Master of Social Work Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca has been accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. Eastern’s MSW program highlights social, environmental, and economic justice while preparing graduates for diverse location and practice settings, allowing customization for each individual’s career path. Eastern Washington University’s MSW Program states: Special attention is given … Read more
McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Attends The Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Annual Convention
McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson attended the 2024 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention. SPSP’s annual event took place in San Diego, California from February 8th-10th. Alexander presented his research conducted summer of 2023 with Dr. Amani El-Alayli, “Political Orientation Moderates Pride and American Flag Effects on Person Perception“. The conference included “attendees from academia, non-profits, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Accepted to University of Oregon PhD Program in Philosophy
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie has been accepted to the University of Oregon’s PhD program in Philosophy with full funding. University of Oregon’s Department of Philosophy encourages focus fields and notes their “Our commitment to integrated pluralism involves engagement with the major traditions of contemporary Western philosophy”. Their overview notes: Our program is known … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alumna Kianna Baker Accepted to Colombia School of Nursing
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alumna Kianna Baker! Kiana has been accepted to Columbia University’s School of Nursing (MDE) with scholarships. One of Key’s awards is the Pathways to Leadership & Advancement in Nursing (PLAN) program scholarship, featuring mentoring, study group sessions, and other financial, academic, emotional, and professional supports exclusive to PLAN recipients. Columbia’s … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Accepted to Washington State University’s PhD in Political Science
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy who’s been accepted into Washington State University’s PhD in Political Science! Washington State University’s Political Science Doctor of Philosophy teaches from a multi-methods approach and allows choice of major foundational training (institutions and processes, behavior and psychology, or theory and philosophy) as well as specialization field (American politics, global politics, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Accepted to University of Cincinnati M.A. Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke who’s been accepted into University of Cincinnati’s Masters program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) with funding. WGSS offers concentration specializations in sexuality studies and transnational feminist, as well as a joint MA/JD program with their Law School. All program options graduate students after completing a faculty supervised … Read more
EWU Scholar Claudio Escalante Accepted to University of Kansas’ MS in Bioengineering
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante! Claudio has been accepted to University of Kansas MS/PhD program in Bioengineering. This is a combined degree with six tracks offered in conjunction with the KU School of Medicine. From their Bioengineering overview: The bioengineering program prepares students to become leading researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. The program provides knowledge … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Accepted to University of Oregon PhD
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly! Sylvia has been accepted to University of Oregon’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry PhD program, with funding. From the Chemistry PhD at University of Oregon’s Website: “[…] we take a cross-disciplinary, interdepartmental approach to research and graduate training. Institutes and centers facilitate scientific investigation at the boundaries of traditional … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Accepted to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Masters in Philosophy
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie has been accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Masters in Philosophy with funding. UWM has a demonstrated track record for graduating scholars from their Philosophy MA towards doctoral and continuing studies. Their overview states: The general purpose of this program is to provide students with the background and … Read more
Scholar Claudio Escalante Attends 2023 BMES Annual Meeting
McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante attended the 2023 BMES Annual Meeting this October 11-14 in Seattle, WA. Biomedical Engineering Society is the lead professional society for bioengineers and biomedical engineers housing four professional journals. BMES’s President, Cynthia Reinhart-King, states “the BMES Annual Meeting is the Society’s premier event centered around our mission of promoting a collaborative … Read more
McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Attends One World Botany Conference
McNair Scholar Devin Mumey and Faculty Mentor Dr. Jessica Allen attended the 2023 One World Botany Conference in Boise, ID this July. They presented their research, “Do bryophyte and lichen conservation rankings and efforts mirror each other in North America?” as part of the symposium One World Many Kingdoms: Conservation of Bryophyte and Lichen Biodiversity. … Read more
McNair Scholar Tiago Correia and Claudio Escalante Attend 2023 SACNAS The National Diversity in Stem Conference
McNair Scholars Claudio Escalante and Tiago Correia attended the 2023 SACNAS The National Diversity in Stem Conference October 26-28 in Portland, OR. A national program, SACNAS was founded in 1973, a group meeting organized by Dr. Alonzo Atencio “that would address the paucity of Chicano and Native Americans in academia and government agencies. […]to set … Read more
McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Attends Society for Glycobiology (SFG) 2023 Annual Meeting
McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Attended the Society for Glycobiology (SFG) 2023 Annual Meeting on Big Island, Hawaii with Mentor Dr. Ashley. Running from November 5-8, the 50th anniversary of this SFG event brought together “leading glycobiologists from around the world to discuss fundamental mechanisms by which glycans and glycan-binding proteins regulate cell and organismal physiology … Read more
Graduating McNair Scholars Irie Browning, Alexander Dodson, and Richard Murphy Invited for Campus Visits
This Fall, McNair Scholars Irie Browning, Alexander Dodson, and Richard Murphy were honored with invitations to visit potential Graduate programs. Irie visited Yale University and Northwestern University, Irie and Alexander visited Ohio State’s Department of Philosophy and Department of Psychology, and Richard was invited to a small open house with UC Berkeley Irie noted excitement … Read more
McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Honored with CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund Award
McNair Scholar Devin Mumey has been selected to receive a CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund award. This award is provided through the Eastern Washington University Department of Biology with donor funding, supplying resources that expand the scope of research study available to undergraduates. Devin submitted a proposal for a new research project, continuing … Read more
McNair Scholars Makenna Tabino & Claudio Escalante Attend the 32nd Annual Murdock Conference
Scholars Makenna Tabino and Claudio Escalante attended the invite-only 32nd Annual Murdock Conference, designed to advance “new knowledge in the natural sciences”. This year’s theme was One Brain: Neuroscience and Window into Mental Health, Co-hosted by Pacific University on November 10-11, 2023. Makenna Presented her Cattail Research Project, Determining the Long-Term Effectiveness of Seeding Post-Dam … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mai Peregrina Honored with EWU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mai Peregrina! Mai has been awarded the EWU Board of Trustees Scholarship. Mai is majoring in Psychology at Eastern Washington University. She is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority and has been actively involved in the Panhellenic Council at EWU. For her McNair Summer Research Internship she worked with Dr. Kayleen Islam-Zwart as her … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mummy Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Dr. Jessica Allen on his summer 2023 research, “Lichens of Iller Creek: A preliminary checklist for the Iller Creek Unit, a division of Dishman Hills Conservation Area, Spokane Valley, WA“. Devin’s research was presented August 16, 2023 at the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Makenna Tabino Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Makenna Tabino for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor & department chair Dr. Rebecca Brown on Makenna’s summer 2023 research, “Determining the Long-Term Effectiveness of Seeding Post-Dam Removal in the Elwha River, WA, Through Soil Seed Bank Analysis“. Her research project is a collaboration with the nonprofit … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! Alexander worked with mentor Dr. Amani El-Alayli on his summer 2023 research, “Political Orientation Moderates Pride and American Flag Effects on Person Perception“. His research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Alexander expanded his 2022 research, hypothesizing “an American … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Ryan Parrey on her summer 2023 research, “Atmospheres of Ableism: A Phenomenological Exploration of Everyday Encounters”. Her research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Kelly utilized an online qualitative survey distributed … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Christopher C. Kirby on her summer 2023 research,”Friendships and Virtue Ethics“. Irie’s research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Irie’s summer research investigated virtue ethics as it applies to friendship. She … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Dr. Justin Bastow on his summer 2023 research with the EWU Restoration Project. His research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Alejandro observed pollinator activity at the restoration site to explore effects … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly Completes McNair Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Jason Ashley on her summer 2023 research, “Overexpression of Fringe syltransferase in osteoclastogenesis”. Sylvia’s research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Sylvia’s research looked deeper into the overexpression of Fringe enzymes, which … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Tiago Correia Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Tiago Correia for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! Tiago was selected for a full-time eight-and-a-half-week summer position in the Central Convergence Research Experiences for Undergraduates (CC-REU) at Central Washington University. Tiago worked with mentor Dr. Brandy Wiegers on summer 2023 research, “An Androgen-Dependent Mathematical Model of the Menstrual Cycle“. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante for completing his Summer Research Internship! Claudio worked with mentor Dr. Tamara Kinzer-Ursem on his summer 2023 research,”Particle Separation: Harnessing Inertial Microfluids for Precise Particle Sorting”. His research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. In Summer 2023, Claudio attended Purdue University‘s Tier 1 … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista Completes Summer Research
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista for completing his Summer Research with Dr. Ann C. Le Bar! Saul was one of six students selected for a research position through Hanford National Park spanning from June-August 2023. Having supplied plutonium for the Manhattan project, the Tri-Cities, WA site investigated the community impacts. Saul focused on … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Professor Tom Hawley, PhD on his summer 2023 research, “Economics Over All: How Neoliberalism Creates Exclusivist Moralities in an Age of Responsibilization”. Richard’s research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Pulling from … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Honored with Numerica Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca was awarded a Numerica Scholarship for the 2023-24 school year. Terreca is pursuing a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or Social Work. This will allow her to conduct research that improves the outcomes of families involved with Child Welfare. Ultimately, Terreca hopes to contribute to the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with Dr. Jill Seiver on her summer 2023 research, “Worklife Balance.” Her research was presented on August 16, 2023, at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Terreca’s research expanded the findings of an existing dataset (N= 508) from Seiver and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof for completing his McNair Summer Research Internship! He worked with mentor Dr. Paul Linholdt on his summer 2023 research, “The Other: Truth, Morality, and Bulosan’s Heart“. His research was presented August 16, 2023 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium. Brendan explored how Carlos Bulosan, and his seminal work, … Read more
McNair Alum Illuminate the Graduate School Experience
What a joy to see the faces of 6 former EWU McNair Scholars all on the same screen this summer! As a part of the culminating weeks of our intensive McNair Summer Research Internship that includes daily graduate school application and preparation seminars, these brilliant alumni joined us to share their insights and experiences as … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof Honored with Nick Begich Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof! Brendan has been awarded the Nick Begich Scholarship. This scholarship was created to carry on the ideals of the late Congressman Nicholas J. Begich from Alaska, who came to the state in 1956 as a teacher and believed that education was both a right and a privilege, one that must … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof Honored with Carol Kabat Baumann Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof! Brendan has been awarded the Carol Kabat Baumann Scholarship. This scholarship is for juniors or seniors majoring in education, with a public school emphasis and GPA’s at or above a 3.0. Brendan is a first-generation student majoring in Secondary English Education. He was raised in Ketchikan, Alaska and Memphis, Tennessee. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke Honored with Robert & Joan Audree Morgan Nelson Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kelly Parke! Kelly has been selected for the Robert & Joan Audree Morgan Nelson Scholarship for humanities majors. Kelly is currently in the midst of her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship exploring the impact of daily ableism on those with physical disabilities. She will submit her Institutional Review Board proposal … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mary Belton Honored with Soaring Eagles Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mary Belton! Mary has been selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship. The award is for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated grit towards attaining their degree. Mary is currently in the midst of her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship exploring Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. On top of her classes, extra … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Honored with Soaring Eagles Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin has been selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship. The award is for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated grit towards attaining their degree. Devin is currently in the midst of his second EWU McNair Summer Research Internship, while working part time, and preparing for an upcoming conference. He … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Receive Grants, Awards, Honors
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholars Kelly Parke, tommyboiZ, and Richard Murphy! All three have been awarded grants, scholarships, and other honors. Kelly Parke received the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship for academic year 2023-2024 from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Kelly was nominated by Dr. Michael Zukosky in Anthropology. The Jeffers Chertok Memorial … Read more
McNair Scholars Present Research to EWU Board of Trustees
Recently, McNair scholars Arcelia Madrigal and Sylvia Kennerly had the opportunity to present their research to the EWU Board of Trustees, to offer examples of the breadth and depth of undergraduate research being done at Eastern Washington University. Arcelia, a first-generation college student, will graduate from Eastern Washington University in Spring 2023 with a BA … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Tiago Correia Selected for REU at CWU
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Tiago Correia! Tiago has been selected for a position in the Central Convergence Research Experiences for Undergraduates (CC-REU) at Central Washington University this summer. The program is a full-time eight-and-a-half-week summer research program. From the CC-REU website, this internship offers: …research across a broad range of mathematical topics including topology, number theory, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Attends Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s Conference
On April 13-15, EWU McNair Scholar (and future GSA!) Bakima Ssebanakitta attended the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association‘s 2023 conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bakima presented in a group symposium with professor Dr. Jillene Seiver and fellow McNair Scholar Ian Campuzano on Executive Function, Emotional Regulation, and Coping with Traumatic Events. Bakima was most impressed by the … Read more
McNair Scholars Connect with Research Librarians
Dr. Liya Deng recently visited our classroom to inform McNair Scholars of all the research resources available at the EWU Library. Dr. Deng discussed using Research Guides, Databases A-Z, Academic Search Ultimate, and JSTOR, and best practices for key words and filters. Dr. Deng has always provided McNair Scholars with kind and generous support on … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer Attends the Viterbi STEP Workshop at USC
EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer attended the Viterbi Graduate Step Toward Engineering Programs (STEP) Workshop at USC, April 27-28. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering paid for Marianna’s transportation and lodging to attend. From their website: The Viterbi Graduate Step Toward Engineering Programs (STEP) Workshop invites students to explore master’s and doctoral degree programs during … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning Receives the Golden Eagle Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie has received the Golden Eagle Award from the EWU Retiree’s Association. The EWURA awards two Golden Eagle scholarships annually—one to a STEM student and one to an arts/humanities student. Candidates come from the general EWU scholarship application. The students who are awarded the scholarship attend the EWU retiree’s … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki Accepted to MSU Doctoral Program in Chemical Engineering
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki! In late breaking news, Malek has been accepted into the Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering at Montana State University. He was also selected to receive a 2023-2024 Benjamin Ph.D. Fellowship, plus coverage of tuition/fees. This is the College of Engineering’s most prestigious award for entering Ph.D. students and Malek’s selection is a testament … Read more
17 McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2023 Student Research & Creative Works Symposium
On May 10, EWU held the 2023 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium. The Symposium is back in person since 2022, allowing excellent shared 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 … Read more
Makenna Tabino Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Makenna Tabino! Makenna was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Isaura Gallegos Doing Great Things!
We recently reached out to EWU McNair Alumna Isaura Gallegos and she gave us updates on her amazing work! Next fall, Isaura will be defending her PhD dissertation at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she has been doing research in Human Development, Learning and Teaching. She has already secured a post doc appointment at … Read more
Tiago Correia Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Tiago Correia! Tiago was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
Mai Peregrina Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Mai Peregrina! Mai was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who are … Read more
Kelly Parke Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Kelly Parke! Kelly was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Terreca DeFehr Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Kianna Baker Awarded FORWARD Community Summer APEx Fellowship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Kianna (Key) Baker (2019)! Key has been awarded a FORWARD Community Summer APEx Fellowship with Family PEACE through the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences where she is earning her Master of Public Health with a certificate in Child, Youth, and Family Health. … Read more
Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Alejandro Torres-Gonzalez! Alejandro was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Mary Belton Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Mary Belton! Mary was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
Sylvia Kennerly Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Sylvia Kennerly! Sylvia was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista Presents Research at SECOLAS
In early April, EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista presented his paper A Different View of the Rising Sun at the Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies (SECOLAS) in Asheville, North Carolina. This research discussed Japanese internment camps in Mexico during World War II and how they were influenced by the United States. Saul said it … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista and Recruit Jules Amante Attend Phi Alpha Theta Conference
On April 21 and 22, EWU McNair Scholar Saul Bautista and McNair Recruit Jules Amante attended the Phi Alpha Theta Northwest Regional Conference at Central Washington University with EWU History professor Dr. Bill Youngs. Saul presented a paper based on his 2022 Summer Research project with mentor Dr. Joseph Lenti, El Indio Desplasado: The Historical Displacement … Read more
Brendan Roof Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Brendan Roof! Brendan was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta recognized as Outstanding Senior
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been recognized as an Outstanding Senior for Psychology in the College of Professional Programs (CPP). Given to graduating seniors, recipients are selected by faculty within their degree program, and recognized for their outstanding academic performance. Her name will be listed in the 2023 EWU Commencement Program … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho Awarded WSU Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho! Serena has been awarded Washington State University‘s Miller-Manchester Endowment in the College of Education scholarship, donated by Gary Manchester & Nancy Zieg. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students who major in Teaching and Learning, and are returning students pursuing a graduate degree in Education. Serena will graduate … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Receives the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been selected to receive a 2023 Frances B. Huston Medallion Award. Recipients of the Frances B. Huston medallion award must have established themselves as exceptionally capable individuals in both academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty and the administration of Eastern Washington University acknowledge their great pride … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Selected as GSA for EWU McNair Scholar Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been awarded a GSA position through EWU, and has been selected as the next GSA for the EWU McNair Scholar Program! She will be taking over the office GSA position, after Liina Koivula‘s graduation. Starting Fall 2023, you’ll find Bakima at the front desk in our … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to Gonzaga University’s Ed.S. in School Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to Gonzaga University‘s Ed Specialist School Psychology Program. Their program adheres to the Graduate Preparation and Credentialing for School Psychologists set forth by NASP and includes a full-time, 1200-hour internship. From the Gonzaga Ed Specialist in School Psychology website: Graduate preparation in school psychology educates and trains … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young Accepted to Grand Canyon University’s MS in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin has been accepted to Grand Canyon University’s MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology program. From the MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology at GCU website: The master’s in IO psychology offers insights into why people behave the way they do in the workplace and how employee behavior … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young Accepted to Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA at Seattle Pacific University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology MA program. From the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at SPU website: This program gives you a strong theoretical foundation to meet real-world challenges, conduct research, and gain field-practicum experiences. As a scholar-leader, you will design and deliver interventions … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante Accepted to SROP at Purdue
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Claudio Escalante! Claudio has been accepted to Purdue University‘s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) to work with faculty mentor Professor Tamara Kinzer-Ursem, with the College of Engineering in the School of Biomedical Engineering. This exceptional opportunity includes a stipend of $4000, research experience, roundtrip transportation, university housing for eight weeks, professional development … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Educational Specialist School Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to Eastern Washington University‘s Educational Specialist School Psychology Program (EdS) on the Hybrid Track. EWU’s program is the first of its kind (online/hybrid) to receive full accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). From the EWU School Psychology website: We adopt a preventive … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy on Neoliberalism in Higher Education Panel
On February 9th in the Pence Student Union Building, EWU McNair scholar Richard Murphy participated on a panel on Neoliberalism in Higher Education. Richard is triple-majoring in Philosophy, Political Science, and International Affairs with an emphasis on Global Socio-Economic Development, and minoring in Spanish. For his 2022 Summer Research Internship, Richard worked with Dr. Thomas Hawley … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Gonzaga’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Gonzaga University’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. From the Gonzaga Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Learning Outcomes website: Students experience a transformational learning environment that honors the power of relationships and the importance of self-reflection and intentional personal growth promoting well-being contributing to … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to University of Washington Tacoma’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to the University of Washington Tacoma for the Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program (EdS). The Educational Specialist degree is a graduate degree that is more advanced than a master’s degree. It includes two years of coursework and practicum and one year of school-based internship. From the UW … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Eastern Washington University MS in Counseling Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Eastern Washington University’s Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Specialization program. From the EWU Clinical Mental Health Counseling website: The program is both extensive and comprehensive. It is nationally accredited by CACREP and fulfills education requirements for licensure for mental health counselors. Continuous … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to Penn State Master of International Affairs Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been selected for admission to Penn State University’s Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree program within the School of International Affairs. From the Master of International Affairs website: In this two-year program, [students] explore the most prominent sociocultural theories while learning how to handle international crises and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho Accepted to Washington State University PhD in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Serena Camacho! Serena has been accepted to Washington State University‘s PhD in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education program. From the Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education website: Our program of study and our expectations for students and for faculty are framed by culture as the concrete practice of … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Monica Miranda Accepted to Pacific University Master in Applied Psychological Science
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Monica Miranda! Monica has been accepted to Pacific University’s Master in Applied Psychological Science program. From the Applied Psychological Science Master’s Program website: Students gain expertise regarding the impact of cultural, biological, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral factors on psychological phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the development of a strong theoretical and empirical … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta Accepted to Seattle Pacific University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program, with funding. From the Clinical Psychology PhD at Seattle Pacific University website: Coursework is grounded in empirical literature that examines the interplay among biological, psychological, and social factors related to human adjustment. This bio-psychosocial perspective infuses … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Attends National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal attended the 2023 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado last week. Arcelia did both a poster presentation of her McNair Summer Research, Cultural Experience and Perception of Social Emotional Learning, as well as a two-hour paper session with a team led by Arcelia’s mentor, Dr. Susan Ruby, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to Florida International University Doctoral Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been accepted to Florida International University for the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs – Doctoral degree program in International Relations – Combined MA/PHD AADS/INTLRL. From the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs website: We equip our students to think about the world in … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Accepted to University of Oregon’s Master’s Program in School Psychology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been accepted to the University of Oregon for the Master’s Program in School Psychology. The program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists and approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon. Arcelia … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer Receives CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund Award
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna, a Mechanical Engineering Technology major, has been selected to receive a CSTEM Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fund award. With two fellow CSTEM students and mentor Dr. Philip Appel, Marianna proposed development of a household waste incinerator. This product would help keep waste from going to the landfill … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr Receives Eagles for Recovery Scholarship
Congratulations to incoming EWU McNair Scholar Terreca DeFehr! Terreca was selected by the scholarship committee as an awardee for the Eagles for Recovery Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average and have at least 3 months of abstinence from alcohol and substance use or process addiction … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Accepted to George Mason University MS Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin has been accepted to George Mason University for the Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Badradin will graduate from EWU in 2023 with a major in International Affairs and a minor in Political Science. For his 2022 Summer Research Internship, Badradin worked with Dr. Kristin Edquist and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Awarded Clawson-Youngs Environmental-Studies Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin has been selected as one of the recipients of a Clawson-Youngs Environmental-Studies Award for 2022-23. The award consists of an initial $500, plus an additional $500 and an award certificate upon completion of Devin’s project report. EWU will be publishing a pamphlet with all of the award recipients’ … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Present at the International Studies Association Midwest Annual Conference
EWU McNair Scholars Saul Bautista, Badradin Mohammed, and Richard Murphy presented their research at the International Studies Association Midwest Annual Conference in November. The conference was held in St. Louis, Missouri. Each presented his McNair Summer research on thematically based panels. While there, they ran into EWU McNair alumna Alexandria Coronado! Saul’s project, mentored by … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Katie Gower Attends Political Science Conference
EWU McNair Scholar Katie Gower attended the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting in November. The conference was held in Walla Walla, Washington at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Katie presented her McNair Summer Research project titled Compassionate Revanchism, Homelessness, and the Divided Local State: The Case of Spokane, WA (mentor Dr. Matthew Anderson) on a panel with other political … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed Attends Two Conferences
EWU McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed recently attended two conferences: the 10th Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference in Atlanta, GA, and the American Anthropological Association’s Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA. Badradin is an International Affairs major, earning a minor in Political Science. His 2022 Summer Research Internship mentors were Dr. Kristin Edquist and PhD Candidate Alberto Felix … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer Selected for EWU’s Technology Commercialization Academy
Congratulations to McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna has been selected to participate in EWU’s Technology Commercialization Academy (TCA), through the E-Ship Center. TCA students grow a business idea from the ground up through the process of technology commercialization. For Kickoff Week, going on now, TCA students participate in an orientation, pitch their skills and ideas, and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Attends Lichen Workshop in West Virginia
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey collected and identified lichen species with mentor Dr. Jessica Allen for his summer research internship. He recently had the opportunity to travel with Dr. Allen and a group of students to the Tuckerman Lichen Workshop, an annual field course for scholars and enthusiasts, held this year in a remote redoubt of Appalachia, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey Selected for Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin has been selected to receive the Susan and Richard Stannard Scholarship. Devin Mumey is working towards a major in Biology with a focus on Plant Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. He is interested in studying hybrid fruits and crossbreeding, as well as disease resistance. For his … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Awarded Graduate College University Grant at Arizona State University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth, currently attending Arizona State University’s Master of Counseling Program, was nominated by her advisor to receive the Graduate College University Grant (GCUC). Lizeth was selected as a recipient for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. Lizeth said, When I heard this news, it truly felt like … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal Selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia has been selected for the Soaring Eagles Scholarship. The Soaring Eagles Scholarship offers Financial support for EWU junior and senior level students demonstrating “grit” toward degree completion. Scholarships at Eastern are highly competitive and Arcelia has been recognized as an individual who has demonstrated excellence. Arcelia is … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Selected for Two Scholarships
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard has been selected to receive the Benjamin P. Cheney Scholarship. This scholarship is for a top achieving male senior at EWU. Additionally, Richard received the Biella Foundation Scholarship, to assist students with childcare costs. Richard is an undergraduate student with declared majors in Philosophy, Political Science, … Read more
Katie Gower Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Katie Gower! Katie was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Arcelia Madrigal Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Arcelia Madrigal! Arcelia was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Malek Chreiki Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki! Malek was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
tommyboiZ (Thomas Cyphers) Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar tommyboiZ! tommyboiZ was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of their passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who … Read more
Serena Camacho Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Serena Camacho! Serena was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Irie Browning Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Irie Browning! Irie was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Alexander Dodson Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Alexander Dodson! Alexander was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Bakima Ssebanakitta Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Bakima Ssebanakitta! Bakima was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Haili Poss Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Haili Poss! Haili was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Richard Murphy Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Devin Mumey Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Devin Mumey! Devin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Marianna Fischer Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Marianna Fischer! Marianna was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Quentin Young Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Quentin Young! Quentin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Monica Miranda Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Monica Miranda! Monica was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Marisa Janke Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Marisa Janke! Marisa was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of her passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Saul Bautista Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Saul Bautista! Saul was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
Badradin Mohammed Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to new McNair Scholar Badradin Mohammed! Badradin was selected by the McNair Scholars’ selection committee on the basis of his passion for research, commitment to attaining a PhD, and overall potential for success in graduate school. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy Selected for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Richard Murphy! Richard has been selected by the EWU College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to receive the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor the life of Professor Jeffers W. Chertok, PhD, who worked at EWU for more than 34 years. He was well … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez Accepted to Northern Arizona University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez! Edith has been accepted as a doctoral student at Northern Arizona University in the Combined School/Counseling Psychology program. Edith graduated from EWU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with minors in Psychology and Spanish. As a McNair Scholar, Edith worked with Dr. … Read more
13 McNair Scholars Present at EWU’s 2022 Student Research & Creative Works Symposium
On 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 … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Receives Excellence in Academic Achievement Award
Congratulations 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 … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki Awarded Schwalm Scholarship
Congratulations to new EWU McNair Scholar Malek Chreiki! Malek has been selected to receive the 2022 Schwalm Scholarship through the EWU Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics. The committee was impressed with Malek’s academic achievements, dedication to interdisciplinary research and community service work. This upcoming summer, Malek will be researching Design and delivery of Gamma-Retroviral … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Selected for the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson! Christina has been selected for the Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award. The Jeffers Chertok Dean’s Honor Award recognizes exceptional graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to their education through outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.75 GPA in their previous 4 quarters and through leadership and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Accepted to NC State PhD Program
Congratulations 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 … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Receives the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson! Christina has been selected to receive a 2022 Frances B. Huston Medallion Award. Recipients of the Frances B. Huston medallion award must have established themselves as exceptionally capable individuals in both academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty and the administration of Eastern Washington University acknowledge their great pride … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Accepted to Temple University PhD Program
If you’ve been following along, you may have noticed that in our last two posts about EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson, we mentioned that she will begin her PhD studies in Africology and African American Studies at Temple University next fall. We’d like to take this opportunity to officially offer her our congratulations! The Department … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Miriam Carlson Receives Leadership in Education Award, Contributes to Textbook
EWU McNair Alumna Miriam Carlson (class of 2020) currently attends Gonzaga University’s Education Specialist in School Psychology program, and she is doing great things there! Miriam recently received the Jeanne Foster-Wardian Leadership in Education Award at Gonzaga University. This award was established in honor of Jeanne Foster-Wardian, who served as Dean of the School of … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Presents at National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2022 Conference
In February, EWU McNair scholar Christina Hudson presented at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2022 Virtual Conference, held online. She presented her 2021 Summer Research Internship project The Characterization of African Religion. For this project, Christina was mentored by Dr. Okera Nsombi. Christina is double majoring in English studies and Africana studies, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown Accepted to Multiple PhD Programs
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown! Madelyn has been accepted to two more PhD programs, including the University of Toronto, Canada’s leading postsecondary research institution, with a five-year funding package, and the University of Minnesota with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Six-Year Support Package. Madelyn has accepted the offer from the University of Minnesota, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachel Silverthorn Published in American Journal of Criminal Justice
EWU McNair Scholar Rachel Silverthorn graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She went on to attend Florida International University’s PhD program in Criminal Justice, with full funding. This spring, she will complete her Masters degree in Criminal Justice, and continue through the program for her PhD. She … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson: ASEWU Diversity Representative
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson is serving as the Associated Students of EWU Diversity Outreach Representative for the 2021-2022 academic year. In this position, Christina helps to create a culture of inclusivity and community at EWU. Based on her work in this role, her outstanding academic record, and her regular contributions to organizations such as … Read more
19 EWU Students Recruited for McNair’s 2021-2022 Cohort
On February 18, EWU’s McNair Scholar Program selection committee met to review student application packets. The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU selects motivated and talented juniors and seniors who are first-generation and low-income college students, and/or from groups underrepresented at the doctoral level to introduce them to academic research and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown Accepted to University of Georgia PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown! Madelyn has been accepted to the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences doctoral program in the Department of History. Madelyn was awarded full funding in the form of a Teaching Assistantship, with the University committed to renewing this award for a maximum of six years in the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown Accepted to University of Oregon PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Madelyn Brown! Madelyn has been accepted to the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences doctoral program in the Department of History. In this program, she would be advised by Marsha Weisiger, who serves as the Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History and the Co-Director, Center for … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Presents at Murdock College Science Research Conference
In 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 … Read more
McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Participates in Presidential Search
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson was nominated to participate in the presidential search committee by former McNair Director Doctora Christina Torres García. The committee was comprised of faculty, staff, Board of Trustee members, and just a few students. As we chatted about her experience she exclaimed that it was really fun and she learned a … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Accepted to Masters Program at University of Miami
Congratulations 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 … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Accepted to Masters Program at University of Miami
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough! Seth 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. Seth is double majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. His research interests include coastal marine ecosystems, restoration ecology, and how climate change … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson worked with Dr. Okera Nsombi on her Summer Research Internship project The Characterization of African Religions. Christina’s aim was to investigate how Western academia’s proximity to Eurocentric hegemonies influences religious studies. Her literature review went on to survey the work of scholars who have engaged in the examination of Eurocentrism as it pertains to the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlynne Khayesi Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Darlynne Khayesi worked with Dr. Jillene Seiver in her Summer Research Internship on Mental Health Challenges in College Students which focused on the experiences of immigrant students. Darlynne’s study aimed to test the hypothesis that there is a higher prevalence of mental health issues among immigrant college-attending students compared to their native counterparts. In a multicultural … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Ian Campuzano Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Ian Campuzano worked with Dr. Jillene Seiver in his Summer Research Internship on Returning Back to Campus After COVID-19: Neuroticism and it’s Correlated Attitudes. Ian first reviewed literature with an annotated bibliography of academic articles related to his research study. He created a survey and gathered data via SurveyMonkey. The online survey … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough worked with Dr. Justin Bastow in his Summer Research Internship focused on The Effect of Biochar Soil Amendments on Soil Food Webs in Palouse Prairie Restoration. The internship prepared him for graduate school by providing field researcher experience, wet lab skills, and communication skills, all of which are necessary for … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa worked with Dr. Julie Keister of the University of Washington School of Oceanography on her Summer Research Internship project, Measuring from the Sky: Methods to Quantify Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) Using Aerial Photographs, in collaboration with CICOES. She contributed to research on the effect that climate change is having on jellyfish … Read more
Dr. Lindsey Upton: A Thoughtful, Engaged Mentor Makes a Difference in the Lives of First Generation Scholars
EWU McNair Faculty Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Lindsey Upton by Cori Jaeger, EWU McNair Program Academic Advisor When I spoke with Dr. Lindsey Upton about being a McNair faculty mentor, it was no surprise to me that she’d been in touch with EWU McNair alumna Theresa Lee recently. Dr. Upton mentored Theresa for two summers as … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin Completes Summer Research Internship
EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin has had the opportunity to participate in two research projects during her time with McNair, both with Dr. Judd Case. While each research project was very different from the other, both align with Ashley’s passion for improving targeted care for cats. She notes that much of what we know about … Read more
Dr. Jillene Seiver: A Positive Mentor Dedicated to Preparing the Next Generation of Psychology Researchers
EWU McNair Faculty Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Jillene Seiver by Cori Jaeger, EWU McNair Program Academic Advisor Senior Lecturer Dr. Jillene Seiver first became involved with McNair in 2020. After teaching Psychology 100 to College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) students, one of those students EWU McNair alumna Samantha Sanchez-Garcia – approached Dr. Seiver to be her … Read more
12 EWU McNair Scholars Present at EWU Virtual Symposium
In June 2021, EWU held the CSTEM and McNair Spring Research Symposium. This online event offered a chance for McNair scholars to present their research, as well as attend the Social Justice in Research Panel of EWU McNair alumni now working in academics and education. The mission of the federally-funded TRiO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement … Read more
EWU McNair Orientation: Honors Program
McNair will be holding an orientation meeting for students in EWU’s Honors Program on Wednesday November 3 at 3pm, in our offices at 107 Monroe Hall. The EWU TRIO McNair Scholar Program is seeking students who would like to do a summer research internship guided by a Faculty Mentor and attend graduate school after graduation! … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos Presents to Scholars
We recently had EWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos visit our Graduate Application Process Course via Zoom. Lizeth is currently attending Arizona State University’s Master of Counseling (MC) program. Lizeth generously shared her experiences in the McNair program and applying for graduate school in a slideshow and offered advice to our scholars. Lizeth was able to … Read more
McNair Orientation! October 19th and 26th
Interested in grad school? The EWU TRIO McNair Scholar Program is seeking students who would like to do a summer research internship guided by a Faculty Mentor and attend graduate school after graduation! The federally-funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at EWU supports first-generation and low-income and/or racially under-represented students in higher education who … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Awarded Dean Jeffers W. Chertok Honored Student Award
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! In Spring 2021, Lizeth was selected to receive the Dean Jeffers W. Chertok Honored Student Award. This award is presented to exceptional students who have shown a commitment to their education by demonstrating outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.75 GPA in their previous four quarters … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Contributes to BlackPast.org
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson was invited to contribute to BlackPast.org as part of their STEM internship program, after connecting with Tam’ra-Kay Francis, Ph.D. from University of Washington’s Chemistry Department at the 2021 Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, Student Leadership & Advocacy Symposium. From the BlackPast.org Factsheet: BlackPast.org, founded on February 1, 2007, is broadly conceived to … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough Awarded Cheney Environmental Association Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Seth McCullough! Seth has been awarded the Cheney Environmental Association Scholarship. The scholarship benefits Environmental Studies majors, with selection based on a combination of scholarship, merit, and financial need. Seth is pursuing a double major in Environmental Science and Biology. He is a research assistant in Dr. Justin Bastow‘s lab working … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson Awarded Robert and Joan Morgan Nelson Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Christina Hudson! Christina has been awarded the Robert and Joan Morgan Nelson Scholarship. The scholarship benefits a History or Humanities Major at EWU. Christina is double majoring in English Studies and Africana Studies, with a minor in Religious Studies. Christina researched The Characterization of African Religion with Dr. Okera Nsombi for her summer internship. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin Awarded Marjorie Benedict-Holman Scholarship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin! Ashley has been awarded the Marjorie Benedict-Holman Scholarship. The scholarship benefits undergraduate single parents. Currently, Ashley is finishing a Biology major at Eastern Washington University. She recently completed research on Size Scaling in the Skull of North American Felids as Adaptations for Prey Acquisition with Dr. Judd A. Case. This … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Shawn Dufrene Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Shawn Dufrene! Shawn has completed her summer research internship. Shawn is a senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Africana Studies with a minor in History. She is studying African American History as well as what it means to be white in America. Her goal is to become a professor of … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Hope Sands Accepted by Wichita State University Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Hope Sands! Hope was accepted by Wichita State University’s Anthropology Masters program with full funding. Hope graduated in the Spring of 2020 from Eastern Washington University with a major in Anthropology with a focus in Archaeology and Artifact Conservation, as well as a major in Philosophy. For her EWU McNair … Read more
The Ongoing Legacy of EWU McNair Director Doctora Christina Torres García
After 12 years of dedicated service as EWU’s McNair Director Doctora (Dra.) Christina Torres García has been selected by Central Washington University (CWU) through a national search process to be the Assistant Professor in the Communications Department and Director of their Latino & Latin American Studies Program (LLAS) called El Centro Latinx. Dra. Torres García … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Guizar-Diaz Awarded Resident Assistantship at PSU
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Lisandro Guizar-Diaz. Alexis has been awarded a Resident Assistantship at Portland State University with full funding. He was accepted to the Sociology PhD program at Portland Statue University and started there in the fall of 2022. The EWU McNair staff are so excited for Alexis and we know he’ll … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy Awarded Graduate Student Assistantship at PSU
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy! Darlene was awarded a graduate student assistantship at Portland State University. This spring Darlene was accepted by San Jose State University’s Geology Masters program with funding and accepted by Portland State University’s Geology Masters program. Darlene plans to attend Portland State University in the fall of 2022. Darlene has … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Hope Sands Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Hope Sands for completing her 2020 EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! For her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship, Hope studied Fort Spokane under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Buchanan. Hope’s project looked at the historical past of Fort Spokane in an attempt to understand the archaeological and geographical significance of … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams Awarded Opportunity to Attend Society of Toxicology Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams! Mori was given a Committee on Diversity (CDI) Undergraduate Diversity Program Student Award to attend the Virtual Undergraduate Diversity Program (UDP) at the SOT 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. This included registration for the annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) annual meeting, a three-week special program, and a mentor assignment. … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams Awarded Graduate Student Assistantship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams! Mori has been awarded a graduate student assistantship from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Mori was accepted by South Dakota Mines (SDM) in their Masters in Atmospheric & Environmental Science Program. This is in addition to an acceptance by the Toxicology PhD program at Oregon … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Dra. Christina Torres García Invited to Write for Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Congratulations to EWU McNair Alumna and EWU McNair Director Dra. Christina Torres García who was invited to write an article about Chicana feminist epistemology in higher education for Oxford Research Encyclopedias to be included in their Race and Education issue. In addition, Dra. Torres García has been hard at work at research and writing in multiple other areas, including: … Read more
Join us for the EWU McNair Alumni Social Justice in Research Panel
McNair is a federally funded TRIO program intended to diversify academia by providing support to low income and first-generation students and/or students racially underrepresented in higher education on their path towards attaining a PhD. To date 41 EWU McNair alumni have gone on to earn their PhD and many are currently in graduate school getting … Read more
Meet Social Justice in Research Panelist – EWU McNair Alumna Dr. Laura Zamudio-Orozco
We are honored to have EWU McNair Alumna Dr. Laura Zamudio-Orozco, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and McNair Program Coordinator at Heritage University, joining us for our “Social Justice in Research” Plenary Session on June 2, at 9 am (register for free here). Dr. Zamudio-Orozco will join 3 other EWU McNair alumni in this panel … Read more
Meet Social Justice in Research Panelist – EWU McNair Alumnus Dr. Frank C. King Jr.
We are honored to have EWU McNair Alumna Dr. Frank C. King Jr. joining us for our “Social Justice in Research” Plenary Session on June 2, at 9 am (register for free here). In addition to working as an Associate Professor, Dr. King is the Executive Director: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of … Read more
Ian Campuzano Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Ian Campuzano! Ian has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Awarded Capstone McNair Graduate Council Fellowship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado! Alexandria has been selected as a Capstone McNair Graduate Council Fellow in the Graduate School of the University of Alabama, where Alexandria was accepted by the Political Science PhD Program. This prestigious fellowship provides a stipend for Alexandria’s 1st, 3rd, and 5th year of graduate school, with her … Read more
Meet Social Justice in Research Panelist – EWU McNair Alumnus Dr. S. Omar Jobe
We are honored to have EWU McNair Alumna Dr. S. Omar Jobe joining us for our “Social Justice in Research” Plenary Session on June 2, at 9 am (register for free here). Dr. Jobe works as a Senior Manager in Medical Science Liaison at Edwards Lifesciences. Dr. Jobe will join 3 other EWU McNair alumni … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams Accepted to Masters Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams! Mori has been accepted by the Masters in Atmospheric & Environmental Science Program at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. This is in addition to an acceptance by the Toxicology PhD program at Oregon State University. Currently Mori is majoring in Environmental Science with an emphasis … Read more
Meet Social Justice in Research Panelist – EWU McNair Alumna Dr. Yvonne Sherwood
We are honored to have EWU McNair Alumna Dr. Yvonne Sherwood, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, joining us for our “Social Justice in Research” Plenary Session on June 2, at 9 am (register for free here). Dr. Sherwood will join 3 other EWU McNair alumni in this panel preceding the EWU … Read more
Welcome The EWU McNair 2020-2021 Cohort
The EWU McNair Scholars Program is excited to welcome our new 2020-2021 cohort of McNair scholars! Operating in a cohort model, these scholars will make connections while acquiring the knowledge, skills, and capacities necessary to successfully navigate the diligence of doctoral studies through immersion in mentored research experiences and scholarly activities. This year we have … Read more
7 EWU McNair Scholars Participate in Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, Student Leadership, and Advocacy Symposium
EWU McNair Scholars Rachael Pentico, Lizeth Bañuelos, and Malachi Chukwu presented last week at the virtual Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, Student Leadership & Advocacy Symposium hosted by the University of Washington. Four other EWU McNair Scholars attended: Alexandria Coronado, Wendolyn Martinez, Christina Hudson, and Aulane Mpouli. This was the first annual Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, … Read more
Darlynne Kahyesi Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Darlynne Khayesi! Darlynne has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy Accepted by Geology Masters Program at San Jose State University
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy! Darlene was accepted by San Jose State University’s Geology Masters program with funding. She was also accepted by Portland State University. Darlene has completed two summer internships with EWU McNair. Her research focuses on the chemical weathering of volcanic sediments under the mentorship of Dr. Carmen Nezat. Darlene has … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez Accepted by Fourth Masters Program
Wendolyn has been accepted by the Masters of International Affairs program at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, a graduate college at Texas A&M American University. They awarded Wendolyn a competitive scholarship and instate tuition for her first year. This is in addition to being accepted by the Masters in Public Policy program … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Lucia Roussa and Mori Williams Present at NCUR
EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams and Lucia Roussa presented last week at the virtual National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Conference. NCUR promotes undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study through their conference for students. It celebrates undergraduate student achievement and hopes to help improve the state of undergraduate education. Each … Read more
Nyibol Thareek Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Nyibol Thareek! Nyibol has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
Christina Hudson Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Christina Hudson! Christina has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
Lucia Roussa Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Lucia Roussa! Lucia has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
Seth McCullough Selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and Awarded Summer Research Internship
Congratulations Eastern Washington University student Seth McCullough! Seth has been selected as an EWU McNair Scholar and awarded a summer research internship. McNair Scholars must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are first generation college students and low-income and/or underrepresented students, and are selected for their promise as scholars and commitment to attaining a … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Awarded Sloan Scholarship at Duke
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli. Aulane was selected to receive a Sloan Scholarship, an award offered jointly by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Duke University Center of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM). Sloan Scholarships are extended to a highly selective group of admitted graduate students. The Sloan Foundation was created in 1934 by industrialist Alfred … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu Awarded Theodore A. LeGros Fellowship at WSU
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu! Malachi has been selected by Washington State University’s (WSU) College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Political Science, Philosophy and Public Affairs for the Theodore A. LeGros Graduae Recruitment Fellowship. This fellowship comes through an endowment by the same name established by Jean Baumgarten LeGros in … Read more
What the Gilman Scholarship for Studying Abroad Can do for You
Written by EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia When I knew I wanted to pursue a Ph.D., I decided to take on many research projects. I joined the McNair program and sought study abroad opportunities. The four-week immigration and language-focused international program in Oaxaca Mexico led by Dr. Nydia Martinez and Dr. Gina Mikel Petrie was … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa Awarded CICOES Internship at UW
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lucia Roussa! Lucia has been selected as one of 14 interns through the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences (CICOES). For over 40 years CICOES has fostered research collaboration between UW and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CICOES’s research is a leader in investigations of climate … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Angélica García-Macías Accorded Ford Fellowship Honorable Mention
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Angélica García-Macías! The Ford Foundation found Angélica’s application to their pre-doctoral fellowship particularly strong and wanted her to recieve special recognition on their Honorable Mention List. This is commendable, for while Angélica was not one of the 75 recipients of the fellowship, her application stood out near the top amongst … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Third Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at City University of Seattle. Lizeth has also been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Psychology at California State University in Bakersfield and the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Accepted by Fourth Graduate Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado! Alexandria has been accepted by the the Masters in Public Policy program at Claremont Graduate University. Alexandria has also been accepted by the Political Science Masters Program at Saint Louis University with full funding, the Political Science PhD program at the University of Alabama with full funding, and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted by Sixth Graduate Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee! Theresa has been accepted by the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies in the their Masters of Public Policy program. This includes a prestigious Faculty Recognition Scholarship which were only awarded to a select few Masters students. Theresa has already been accepted by five other … Read more
EWU McNair Alumna Marixza Torres Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Alumna Marixza Torres! Marixza has been awarded a highly competitive and prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRF). The NSF GRF program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines pursuing research-based masters and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Masters Program at California State University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Psychology at California State University in Bakersfield. Lizeth has also been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and minoring in Race and Culture Studies as well as … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Accepted by Saint Louis University Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado! Alexandria has been accepted by the the Political Science Masters Program at Saint Louis University with full funding. This is Alexandria’s third acceptance, her first was a fully funded Political Science PhD program at the University of Alabama. Her second acceptance was from the Texas A&M Bush School … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted by University of Wisconsin PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee! Theresa has been accepted by the Sociology PhD Program at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, a top-tier Research 1 institution. In addition, she was awarded a McNair Graduate Entrance Fellowship. This is Theresa’s fifth acceptance! She has also been accepted by the Criminology, Law, and Justice Masters Program … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico Accepted by Fourth Graduate Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico! Rachael has been accepted by the Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences PhD program at Washington State University, Vancouver with full funding. She has also been accepted by Purdue University with full funding, Syracuse University, and by the University of Idaho. Rachael is majoring in Biology at Eastern Washington … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu Accepted to Third PhD Program
Malachi completed his 2019 summer research Economic development in the Global South: A case study of Niger Delta, Nigeria under the mentorship of Dr. Majid Sharifi. Malachi presented a poster of his research at the 2020 EWU online Symposium. In 2020, Malachi participated in the Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR) Program at … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia Accepted by Third Graduate Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia! Samantha has been accepted by the Industrial-Organizational Psychology Masters Program at California State University in San Bernardino. This is in addition to her acceptance by the Industrial-Organizational Behavior Management Masters Program at Western Michigan University and by the Industrial and Organizational Psychology PhD Program at DePaul University with … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted by University of Illinois Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee! Theresa has been accepted by the Criminology, Law, and Justice Masters Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This is Theresa’s fourth acceptance! She has also been accepted by the Criminology and Criminal Justice PhD Program at the University of South Carolina, the Sociology PhD program at the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez Accepted by Third Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez! Wendolyn has been accepted by the International Relations Masters program at American University. This is in addition to being accepted by the Masters in Public Policy program at Pepperdine University with a full tuition scholarship and by the dual Masters degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Accepted by Texas A&M Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado! Alexandria has been accepted by the the Texas A&M Bush School Masters of Public Service and Administration Program. This is Alexandria’s second acceptance, her first was a fully funded Political Science PhD at the University of Alabama. Alexandria is majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Pre-Law … Read more
Congratulations to Eastern McNair alum, Dr. Frank King, promoted to Associate Professor in Ethnic Studies at UW-Platteville, and also appointed to Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Special Assistant to the Chief Diversity Office
Dr. Frank King graduated from Eastern with a BA in Secondary Social Studies Education/History, and earned his PhD from Washington State University in American Studies. As an EWU McNair scholar, he conducted his McNair research internship with faculty mentor, Dr. Scott Finnie, completing a paper titled “The Battle of Adowa and Its Connection to … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted by Criminology and Criminal Justice PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee! Theresa has been accepted by the Criminology and Criminal Justice PhD Program at the University of South Carolina. This is Theresa’s third acceptance. She has also been accepted by the Sociology PhD program at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and the Sociology PhD at Bowling Greene State … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico Accepted by Purdue PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico! Rachael has been accepted by the Biological Sciences PhD program at Purdue University with full funding. In addition, Rachael has two prior acceptances, one from Syracuse University’s (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry for a PhD in Ecosystems: Land, Water, and Air, the other by the University … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy Accepted by Geology Masters Program at PSU
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy! Darlene was accepted by Portland State University’s Geology Masters program. Darlene has completed two summer internships with EWU McNair. Her research focuses on the chemical weathering of volcanic sediments under the mentorship of Dr. Carmen Nezat. Darlene has presented on her research at the 2019 Murdock College Science Research … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Accepted to Fourth PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli. Aulane has been accepted by the Chemistry PhD Program at the University of California San Diego with full funding. This is in addition to her acceptances in Chemistry PhD programs from Duke University, Ohio State University, and the University of Utah, all with full funding! Aulane is majoring … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez Accepted by Pepperdine Masters Program
In her 2019 EWU McNair Summer Research Internship, under the mentorship of Dr. Dorothy Zielser-Vralsted, Wendolyn studied interwar propaganda within the US and USSR relating to public works projects. Then in the fall of 2019 she studied abroad, with the help of the Gilman International Scholarship, at the prestigious Moscow State University in Russia where … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Staying Strong Despite a Year Online, Acceptances Abound!
Working Hard Online It’s been a year of online learning and virtual support from McNair for our EWU McNair Scholars. Many of our current McNair scholars had just one quarter in person with McNair before going online. Still, McNair was able to provide critical research and writing skills training with our virtual spring research methods … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted to the Sociology PhD Program in UH Mānoa
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee. Theresa has been accepted by the Sociology PhD Program at the University of Hawai’i Mānoa. This is in addition to her acceptance for a Sociology PhD at Bowling Greene State University with full funding. She is interested in researching incarceration, recidivism and community reentry with a particular interest … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu Accepted to University of Oregon PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu! Malachi has been accepted by the Political Science PhD Program at the University of Oregon. This is in addition to Malachi’s acceptance to the Political Science PhD program at Washington State University with full funding. Malachi Chukwu is an International Affairs and Political Science major at Eastern Washington … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Accepted to University of Alabama PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado! Alexandria has been accepted by the Political Science PhD Program at the University of Alabama. Alexandria is majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Pre-Law and minoring in Anthropology. At Eastern, she is involved in the Honors Program as well as the International Affairs Community. Her research … Read more
Christina Ramelow — EWU McNair alum, recent EWU Biology Master’s graduate and current neuroscience PhD student at Emory — publishes research with Dr. Javier Ochoa in Frontiers in Immunology
A Gut Feeling: The Importance of the Intestinal Microbiota in Psychiatric Disorders Here’s an excerpt from the introduction: “Charles Darwin kept a diary where he would annotate feelings and symptoms, often describing his trouble with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and anxiety (1). In one of his letters to his medical advisors, he noted the “nervousness” … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Masters Program at Arizona State University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and minoring in Race and Culture Studies as well as Chicana/o/x Studies. Her research interests include psychology of the Latinx community and focusing on Latinx college students … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Accepted to Duke University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli. Aulane has been accepted by the Chemistry PhD Program at Duke University with full funding! This is Aulane’s third acceptance. She was also accepted by Ohio State University and the University of Utah, both for a PhD in Chemistry with full funding. Aulane is majoring in Chemistry and … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico Accepted to SUNY PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico! Rachael has been accepted by Syracuse University’s (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry for a PhD in Ecosystems: Land, Water, and Air. Rachael has also been accepted by the University of Idaho in their Masters of Natural Resources Program. Rachael is majoring in Biology at Eastern Washington … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia Accepted to IOBM Masters Program at Western Michigan University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia! Samantha has been accepted by the Industrial-Organizational Behavior Management Masters Program at Western Michigan University. This is in addition to her acceptance to the Industrial and Organizational Psychology PhD Program at DePaul University. Samantha is majoring in Psychology at Eastern Washington University, with an emphasis in communication, sociology, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams Accepted to Toxicology PhD Program at Oregon State University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Mori Williams! Mori has been accepted by the Toxicology PhD program at Oregon State University. Currently Mori is majoring in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Chemistry and a minor in Japanese. He has worked in an Organic Chemistry lab at Eastern Washington University university, which involves saponification, NMR readings, … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Guizar-Diaz Accepted to Portland State University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Lisandro Guizar-Diaz. Alexis was accepted to the Sociology PhD program at Portland Statue University. He is majoring in Sociology with a minor in Philosophy. His key research interests are political economy, rural & agrarian communities, and Latina/o/x populations. He is a member of the American Sociological Association and the … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Accepted to the University of Utah PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli. Aulane has been accepted by the Chemistry PhD Program at the University of Utah with full funding! This is in addition to her acceptance for a PhD Chemistry program at Ohio State University. Aulane is majoring in Chemistry and plans on specializing in Analytical Chemistry. Her research interests … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez Accepted to the Middlebury Institute Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Wendolyn Martinez! Wendolyn has been accepted by a dual degree program which includes a master’s in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a master’s in International Affairs from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), one of Russia’s most prestigious and internationally respected educational … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia Accepted to PhD Program at DePaul University
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Samantha Sanchez-Garcia. Samantha has been accepted by the Industrial-Organizational Psychology PhD Program at DePaul University with full funding. Samantha is majoring in Psychology at Eastern, with an emphasis in communication, sociology, and industrial/organizational psychology. She is also working on her Inclusion and Diversity certificate. Samantha is a research assistant in … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu Accepted to Washington State University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Malachi Chukwu! Malachi has been accepted by the Political Science PhD Program at Washington State University with full funding. Malachi Chukwu is an International Affairs and Political Science major at Eastern Washington University with an emphasis on global security. He is interested in researching the effects of development on Sub-Saharan … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Accepted to the Bowling Green State University PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee. Theresa has been accepted by the Sociology PhD Program at Bowling Greene State University with full funding. She is interested in researching incarceration, recidivism and community reentry with a particular interest in unforeseen consequences of incarceration. She received two EWU McNair Summer Research Internships (2019, 2020) and worked … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico Accepted to the University of Idaho Masters Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico. Rachael has been accepted by the McCall Outdoor Science School at the University of Idaho in the Masters of Natural Resources Program. Rachael is majoring in Biology at Eastern Washington University. She also spent time at Spokane Falls Community College where she focused on economics, with an emphasis … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Accepted to Ohio State University Chemistry PhD Program
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli. Aulane has been accepted by the Chemistry PhD Program at Ohio State University with full funding! Aulane is majoring in Chemistry and plans on specializing in Analytical Chemistry. Her research interests include analytics, biological chemistry, and catalysis. Last summer Aulane was accepted into a Summer Research Program by … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Present their STEM Research and Experiences
Despite COVID-19, EWU McNair Scholars have persisted through their virtual research internships during the summer of 2020 and now are presenting their research throughout the year. In addition to Ashley Destin and Rachael Pentico presenting at the Murdock College Science Research Conference in the Fall of 2020, three McNair Scholars have presented within their departments … Read more
EWU McNair Scholars Present at Murdock College Science Research Conference 2020
Despite COVID-19, EWU McNair Scholars have persisted through their virtual research internships during the summer of 2020 and continued to present their research throughout the year. This last fall, two EWU McNair Scholars presented at the Murdock College Science Research Conference. This Northwest specific undergraduate conference focuses on sharing and advancing new knowledge in the … Read more
EWU McNair alum Dr. Laura Zamudio earns PhD; Serving as Winter/Spring 2020 Eastern McNair Interim Academic Advisor before joining Heritage University as an Assistant Professor of Math and McNair Program Coordinator
Dr. Laura Zamudio is an Eastern Washington University TRIO McNair alum who earned her bachelor’s degree from Eastern with a major in math education and a minor in Spanish. As an EWU McNair Scholar research intern, she completed two McNair research projects in math education with Dr. Gayle Milsaps in the summers of 2014 and … Read more
Congratulations to EWU McNair alum Dr. Lateasha Meyers for completing her PhD from Miami University and beginning a new position as STEM Student Support Services Coordinator at WSU!
Dr. Lateasha Meyers (née Lewis), is an Eastern Washington University TRIO McNair alum who completed her McNair research internship with Dr. Sue Wright in summer 2012: A Data Analysis: Bullying from Current Middle School Students Perspective as well as co-presented with Dr. Wright and Trevor Liebing: Keep Reaching for More Success: Engaging Middle School Youth … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Aulane Mpouli for completing her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! Aulane’s study is titled Molecular Docking Study of ITPA Protein Substrate Complex. The project is an extension of the work that mentor Dr. Yao Houndonougbo has been doing to apply computational chemistry methods to study protein–ligand interactions and the property structure … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Ashley Destin for completing her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! Ashley conducted her research on statistical evaluations of skull measurements within and between the three selected North American carnivore groups under the mentorship of Professor Dr. Judd Case in Department of Biology. She measured skulls and looked their size correlation with … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Guizar-Diaz Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexis Guizar-Diaz for completing his 2020 EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! With the mentorship of Dr. Edwin Elias, Alexis researched the exponential increase of requested H-2A guestworkers in Washington State and how capital has structured labor conditions. He is currently researching why the rate of positive COVID-19 cases per capita was … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Theresa Lee for completing her second EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! Theresa continued her research on college student perceptions of the barriers of prison reentry under the mentorship of Dr. Lindsey Upton in the Department of Sociology and Justice Studies. Last year she led focus groups with college students and … Read more
Congratulations to EWU McNair biology alumn Dr. Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello for her publication in Frontiers of Neurology
Dr. Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello was selected into the EWU McNair Scholar Program in 2010, and completed two McNair summer research internships in conjunction with the Eastern Washington University Department of Biology. Working with biology professor and McNair faculty research mentor, Dr. Karen Carlberg, her research focused on sex and age differences in the effects of exercise … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Rachael Pentico for completing her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! Rachael did field research this summer on the Palouse Prairie under the mentorship of Dr. Rebecca Brown in the Department of Biology. Rachael presented her preliminary research from Spring 2020, A Review of Plant-Soil Feedbacks and Their Importance For Palouse … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy Awarded Research Grant
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy! Darlene has been awarded the Fall 2020 Alumni-Funded Undergraduate research grant! Darlene’s EWU McNair research has focused on the chemical weathering of volcanic sediments under the mentorship of Dr. Carmen Nezat. This research grant will allow her to purchase supplies needed to continue her research. She presented on this project … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado Completes Summer Research Internship
Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Alexandria Coronado for completing her EWU McNair Summer Research Internship! Alexandria worked hard all summer under the mentorship of Dr. Lindsey Upton in the Department of Sociology and Justice Studies. With Dr. Upton’s ongoing support, Alexandria will continue her research throughout the school year by developing and collecting responses to … Read more
Representation Matters: McNair Chemistry Research Intern Aulane Mpouli
Aulane Mpouli understands from experience why representation matters in STEM fields. As an EWU McNair Scholar and Chemistry and Biochemistry major, Aulane is currently applying to chemistry PhD programs with the goal of conducting bench to bedside translational cancer research. Interested in mechanisms to evaluate protein-ligand interactions, as well as chemical biology, and enzyme dynamics … Read more
Nine EWU McNair Scholars Present at Baylor McNair Research Conference
From looking at community perceptions of reentry barriers to formerly incarcerated people to the impact of chemical weathering from Mount St. Helen’s on streams, EWU McNair Scholars have been hard at work researching all summer under the guidance of their mentors. On October 1st and 2nd. Nine of these scholars presented at the 2020 Virtual … Read more
EWU McNair and Research Transform Students Lives!
Dear EWU & TRIO Community and Students, I am sure you remember our EWU McNair scholar Marixza Torres, a Frances B Huston Medallion recipient, who was accepted into the University of California, Irvin’s Ph.D. program in Human Development in Context (HDiC), fully funded! She also was accorded an Honorable Mention in the 2020 NSF Graduate … Read more
Thinking about Graduate School?
Hello Eags! Have you thought about attending graduate school? EWU TRIO McNair Program is seeking for first-generation, low-income students who would like to do a summer research internship guided by a Faculty Mentor, apply for graduate school and attend right after college! If you like to know more, please visit our Website: https://inside.ewu.edu/mcnair/ or send … Read more
McNair Virtual Seminars and Services Include Numerous Cross-campus Collaborations
The McNair program coordinates with programs across Eastern’s campus to provide academic support, scholarly workshops, seminars and other support services for our scholars, and we thank our fellow EWU faculty and staff from JFK Library, the Writers’ Center, and Career Services who presented (via Zoom) to our McNair research interns in our spring and summer … Read more
EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy Awarded Two Scholarships
Congratulations EWU McNair Scholar Darlene Gilroy! Darlene has been awarded the Penelope A. Jones Scholarship and the HOME Program Scholarship. Darlene’s EWU McNair research has focused on the chemical weathering of volcanic sediments under the mentorship of Dr. Carmen Nezat. She has presented on this project at the 2019 Murdock College Science Research Conference in … Read more
