EWU McNair Spring Celebration 2024

Marianna Fischer is a first-generation undergraduate at Eastern Washington University who is pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology with a specialized interest in robotics. While obtaining an associate’s degree from Spokane Community College she had hands-on experience with AC/DC circuits in a lab setting and this helped grow her passion for robotics. She is … Read more

Tiago Correia Tiago Correia is a first-generation, low-income student working towards a Bachelor of Science in mathematics at Eastern Washington University. His research interests are in group theory and topology. He plans to one day attend a PhD program in mathematics. After that, he aims to do postdoctoral research and become a professor at an … Read more

Makenna Tabino will graduate from Eastern Washington University with a B.S. in Biology (Wildlife Management Track). As a Running Start student, she spent her last two years of high school attending EWU as a full-time student. She is passionate about ecology and conservation, especially in regards to wetlands. Some of her interests include restoration ecology, wetland management, and … Read more

Mai Peregrina is majoring in Psychology at Eastern Washington University. She is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority and is the President of the Panhellenic Council here at EWU. For her upcoming McNair Research Project she will be working with Dr. Islam-Zwart as her mentor. Mai plans to research how students from her institution … Read more

Julianna (Jules) Amante will graduate in fall of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in history. Her research interests include Archives and the censorship of archival materials, accessibility to historical information by the public, and the effects of restricting information in the academic world. She will Participate in the 2023 Northwest Regional Phi Alpha Theta (The … Read more

Aura Moreno is a first-generation college student at Eastern Washington University, pursuing a major in Visual Communication Design (VCD) with minors in Japanese and Spanish. Their academic journey is fueled by an eagerness for using VCD to advocate for social justice, aiming to discover how design can drive foundational societal changes. This passion extends into … Read more

Christopher Nava is a dedicated student, and current Junior, pursuing a major in Business Marketing and a minor in Data Analytics. For Christopher, success transcends mere accomplishment; it embodies a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct. He believes in setting ambitious goals, pushing beyond boundaries, and delivering high-quality work that exceeds expectations. As … Read more

Evan Brown is an undergraduate at Eastern Washington University pursuing a major in Philosophy with minors in Business, Political Science, and Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies. Evan was accepted as a McNair Scholar Winter of 2023. His areas of research interests are Postmodernism, Queer Theory, Axiology, and Existentialism. He is currently Vice President of the … Read more

Monique Tori Castellano/s is a Mexican-American first generation student at Eastern Washington University. She is on a STEM track to pursue a major in forensic science, and currently holds a minor in Spanish. Her past experiences in her field include working in a plant pathology lab by looking at viruses and bacteria within soil and … Read more

Nicole Nemeth is a first-generation sophomore at Eastern Washington University, pursuing a major in nursing and a minor in psychology. She was accepted as a McNair Scholar in winter of 2023 and is working towards a specialization in nurse anesthesia. For her 2024 McNair Summer Research Internship, Nicole will conduct her own investigation. Outside of … Read more

Paola Campos is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She hopes to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Masters in Athletic Training. Paola has worked as a Physical Therapy aide for the past 3 years in various clinics around Spokane. She loves getting to know every patient, working under Physical Therapists, and watching … Read more

Raúl Segura is a first generation college student who earned his Associate’s degree in Spring 2023 from Columbia Basin College. Raúl is a current student at Eastern Washington University working towards a BA in Psychology, a minor in Spanish, and a PhD. Raúl is an officer for MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano De Aztlan), a campus … Read more

Vanessa Sanchez is an Honors Student at Eastern Washington University double majoring in Data Science and Data Analytics with a minor in Economics. She is a part of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) club on EWU’s campus, including participating in the Hackathon in 2024. Her research interests include issues of equity and how data … Read more

Elanor Strathmore is a dedicated and passionate student currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her academic journey began at Spokane Falls Community College, where she earned her Associate of Arts in Psychology. Eleanor’s commitment to academic excellence has earned her a place on the dean’s list, and she is a member of … Read more

Kayla Dickson Kayla Dickson is junior at Eastern Washington University. She is a Biology major with a special interest in cannabis, plant genetics, and botany. She has recently been accepted by WSU’s Summer Research Program to work with Dr. David R. Gang on cannabis research. Additionally she has does research with Dr. Paul Spruell at … Read more