EWU McNair Scholar – 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

Christopher Nava: McNair Scholar Excels at Nuestras Raíces Internship!

12/02/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

As a Marketing & Data Analytics Intern at Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario, Christopher Nava plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to support the Hispanic/Latine community. In this position, he builds and manages the data and communication systems that underpin a range of cultural, youth, and behavioral health programs. Christopher’s technical expertise is … Read more

Jennifer Dawson Receives Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship and Tyler V Williams Scholarship!

11/25/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

EWU TRIO McNair proudly celebrates Jennifer Dawson, an outstanding student majoring in both sociology and criminal justice, for being awarded two prestigious scholarships: the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship and the Tyler V Williams Scholarship! The Jeffers W. Chertok Memorial Scholarship, established in 2005 by Daniel & Margie Carper and the Chertok Family, honors the remarkable … Read more

Brasin Benjamin, McNair Scholar Awarded BECU Foundation Scholarship!

11/25/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

We are thrilled to announce that Brasin Benjamin, McNair scholar a dedicated undergraduate student, has been selected as a recipient of the Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) Foundation Scholarship. The mission of the BECU Foundation is to encourage and administer contributions for educational scholarships, extending the credit union’s philosophy of “people helping people.” Through its … 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

Congratulations to Katie Gower for Getting Published in the Journal of Urban Geography!

11/18/2025 by Rivera, Reyna

McNair Scholar Katie Gower Publishes Groundbreaking Research on Homelessness in Urban Geography Journal! We are thrilled to announce that Katie Gower, a McNair Scholar, has published her article, “Compassionate revanchism, homelessness, and the divided local state: the case of Spokane, WA,” in the prestigious Journal of Urban Geography. Katie conducted her research under the mentorship … Read more