Conference Presentation – TRIO Ronald E. McNair

Christopher Nava Presents Fantasy Football Research at MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference 2025!

12/02/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

McNair Scholar Christopher Nava recently presented at the 2025 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference on September 19-21 in Kansas City, Missouri. He delivered an oral presentation on his project which asked: “Which Fantasy Football Platform is more accurate at predicting preseason projections?” Under the guidance of faculty mentor Dr. Alexandros Paparas, Christopher’s research examined the accuracy … Read more

Ryan Finner, McNair Scholar attends the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) 33rd Annual McNair & Undergraduate Research National Conference!

11/24/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

Ryan Finner, a dedicated McNair Scholar, attended the 33rd Annual McNair & Undergraduate Research National Conference at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) from September 17-20th, 2025. At this prestigious national gathering, Ryan also delivered a poster presentation titled “Academic Navigation: The Lived Experiences of Bilingual and Multilingual College Students.” Under the guidance of … Read more

Maria Sarmiento Presents Research at the University of Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference!

11/18/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

We are proud to announce that Maria Sarmiento, a dedicated political science major and active member of the Honors Program, recently attended and presented her research at the University of New Mexico’s Annual McNair Conference, held on September 4-6, 2025. Maria’s presentation, titled “The Ideological Root of Stigma for Children in Care,” was developed under … Read more

McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellano/s Attends SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference

01/09/202501/09/2025 by Bakima Ssebanakitta

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

01/04/2025 by Bakima Ssebanakitta

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

01/03/2025 by Bakima Ssebanakitta

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.