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EWU McNair Scholar Rachel Silverthorn Published in American Journal of Criminal Justice

04/07/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Rachel Silverthorn Published in American Journal of Criminal JusticeEWU 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 is on schedule to begin writing her dissertation in summer 2023.

In March 2022, a paper Rachel co-wrote with her faculty, Revisiting the Association Between Attachment to Parents and Adolescent Substance Use: Conditional Effects of Parental Disapproval, was published by the American Journal of Criminal Justice. Additionally, in her position as a research assistant, she is currently involved in 4 ongoing projects, 3 of which will be submitted for publication in the next year.

During her time as a McNair Scholar, Rachel was mentored by Dr. Kayleen Islam-Zwart on her Summer Research project The Effects of Pregnancy on Jury Perceptions. Rachel also presented research at EWU’s 2020 Virtual Symposium on Gender differences in confidence in jury decision making. Her goal is to become a professor and continue research within the criminal justice system so she can impact policy in order to reduce bias and increase equitable treatment.

Congratulations, Rachel, on your academic achievements and publication!

 

Filed Under: 2017-2018 Cohort, 2021-22 Publications, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Psychology, RachelSilverthorn, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Dr. Kayleen Islam-Zwart, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, Mentor, Psychology

EWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos Presents to Scholars

10/26/2021 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos Visits our Grad AppLication Process CourseEWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos presented her research and experience in the McNair program at McNair’s Graduate Application Process Course via Zoom. Lizeth is currently attending Arizona State University’s Master of Counseling (MC) program. Lizeth generously shared her experiences applying to grad school and offered advice to our scholars. 

Lizeth was able to take advantage of opportunities to attend conferences as a part of the McNair program. She said that knowing that her McNair cohort, and the wider McNair community, were in the “room” (during online/virtual presentations) gave her a confidence boost during her presentation. Lizeth has shared her research and her experiences in the EWU CSTEM & McNair Spring Research Symposium , The Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, Student Leadership & Advocacy Symposium , The Council for Opportunity in Education Annual Conference , A Spotlight on Students Who Remain Eagle Strong , and conducted a Virtual Visit for Columbia Basin College’s Upward Bound featuring EWU’s Chicana/o/x Studies department. Lizeth found conferences, even online/virtual ones, to be a valuable way to present the research she was passionate about while networking with other academics who share her interests. 

Lizeth encouraged the current McNair cohort to take good care of themselves during the graduate school application process. Prioritizing health and rest make a big impact on how successfully your mind functions and allows you to present your best self in writing, paperwork, and in interviews. She also offered the gentle reminder to put yourself first during this phase of your academic life. This is a crucial time to prepare for your future!

When choosing schools to apply to, Lizeth recommended beginning by reflecting on your most meaningful life experiences. These can serve as the basis for the personal statement you will write for your applications. She suggested looking for schools with faculty whose studies and research specialties relate to your own goals, rather than selecting schools for their rankings or status. She reminded scholars to watch carefully for each school’s deadlines and prepare applications accordingly, by making a plan for what areas to tackle week by week. 

After your applications are in and you’re anxiously waiting a response, remember to be proud of what you have accomplished! Be patient and stay occupied. Take the time to research funding and apply for scholarships and assistantship positions for each program. Without the added stress of wondering how your funding is going to work out, you can just celebrate your acceptances when they start flowing in!

For programs with acceptance contingent on an interview, Lizeth offered advice. She let the class know that interviews might last a whole day, with both group and individual sessions. She recommended studying the program in depth prior to the interview, in order to have background on the faculty you’ll be meeting, and to be certain that the school’s and program’s values align with your own. During your interview, make yourself memorable! Ask questions about specific faculty research, ask about support systems, funding opportunities, upcoming research projects and conferences. Show faculty how invested you are by making it clear that you want to know as much as you can. Show up well-rested and looking professional. If your interview is via Zoom, use a neutral background. Make sure your mind is in it and you’re showing up like you want to be there! 

Lizeth added an anecdote about her first day of class. A professor asked the students how many of them were first generation graduate students, but only a few raised their hands. Lizeth was struck by this class divide, as opposed to her experience in McNair where almost everyone in her cohort was the first in their family to work towards a degree. This made Lizeth even more proud that she made it this far! She always keeps in mind that she is working towards a future where she can provide the resources she wishes she had growing up, becoming the difference in her community. 

Thank you Lizeth for coming back and offering your perspective to this year’s McNair Scholars cohort! We’re so impressed by your achievements!

 

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Cohort, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Chicano Studies, Lizeth Banuelos, News, Psychology, Scholars Tagged With: Alumni, Counseling, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, graduate school application, Lizeth Banuelos, Presentations, Psychology

EWU McNair Scholar Leanne Allen Accepted to Masters in History Program at EWU

05/18/2020 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Photo of Leanne Allen next to text announcing her acceptance to grad school, red confetti in the background

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Leanne Allen! Leanne has been accepted by Eastern Washington University’s History Masters program. Leanne is a History major at EWU and has been mentored by Dr. Bill Youngs on her research through McNair. Her research interest is on the Nez Perce tribe of the Columbia River Plateau in the Pacific/Inland Northwest. We’re so excited for your next steps Leanne!

 

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, History, McNair Mentors, Mentor, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Accepted, Dr. Bill Youngs, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, Leanne Allen, Mentors

EWU McNair Scholar Abdulrazik Mohamed Accepted to PhD Program at FIU

05/18/2020 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Photo of Abdulrazik Mohamed next to text announcing his acceptance to grad school, red confetti in the background

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Abdulrazik Mohamed! Abdu has been accepted into the PhD Program in International Relations at Florida International University with full funding! Abdu has previously been accepted by 3 prior Masters Programs at San Diego University, American University, and Penn State where he also received funding. Abdu is a senior at Eastern Washington University majoring in International Affairs. To prepare for graduate school Abdu completed two summers of research internships through the EWU McNair Program with mentor Dr. Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted researching the conflict in Darfur and perceptions of that conflict. He has also presented this research at conferences in 2018 and 2019. To read more about Abdu and his research, check out his page on the EWU McNair website.

 

We are so proud of Abdu and excited for his next steps towards attaining his PhD!

Filed Under: 2017-2018 Cohort, 2019-2020 Grad School Acceptances, AbdulrazikMohamed, Acceptances/Awards, International Affairs, McNair Mentors, Mentor, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Accepted, Dr. Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Florida International University, Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, Graduate School, International Affairs, Mentors, PhD

EWU McNair Alumna Christina Ramelow Accepted into 3 Additional PhD Programs

03/19/2020 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Photo of EWU Scholar Christina Ramelow next to red background with white text congratulating her for acceptance into multiple PhD programs.
Photo of EWU Scholar Christina Ramelow next to red background with white text congratulating her for acceptance into multiple PhD programs.

Congratulations to EWU McNair Alumna Christina Ramelow! Christina has been accepted into the Interdisciplinary PhD program at Vanderbilt University, the Molecular Biosciences PhD program at Montana State University, and the Cellular and Molecular Pathology PhD program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison! This is in addition to prior acceptances at 7 other PhD programs. She is currently a master's candidate at EWU focusing on the neuroprotective mechanism of an isoprenol known as farnesol on the animal model of multiple sclerosis. She is particularly interested in understanding neuro-immune and neuroinflammatory processes, elucidating the cellular and molecular pathways that govern disease and designing novel treatments for neuropathologies.

 

Christina graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2018 with a degree in Biology/Biotechnology. As a Masters in Biology student, Christina has worked as a graduate student assistant in the EWU McNair office, a research fellow, and a teaching assistant. Christina is invested in mentoring and supporting underrepresented students in higher education and STEM fields and participates in groups and events to encourage inclusiveness in students and faculty. To prepare for graduate school Christina completed two summers of research internships as well as presented her research at several conferences. To read more about Christina and her research, check out her page on the EWU McNair website.

 

We are so proud to see all of Christina's hard work paying off and excited for her next steps towards attaining a PhD!

Filed Under: 2016-2017 Cohort, 2019-2020 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Biology, Chemistry, ChristinaRamelow, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Accepted, Christina Ramelow, Dr. David Daberkow, Dr. Javier Ochoa-Reparaz, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, STEM

EWU McNair Scholar Marcos Monteiro Accepted into Two Additional PhD Programs

03/19/2020 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Photo of Marcos Monteiro next to red confetti background with text congratulating him on acceptance into two PhD programs.
Photo of Marcos Monteiro next to red confetti background with text congratulating him on acceptance into two PhD programs.

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Marcos Monteiro! Marcos has been accepted into the Molecular BioSciences PhD Program at Montana State University and the PhD Program in Immunology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, both with full funding. This is in addition to four other PhD acceptances! Marcos is a senior at Eastern Washington University majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. To prepare for graduate school Marcos completed two summers of research internships, one here with the EWU McNair Scholars Program and mentor Dr. Andrea Castillo, and the other last summer at Fred Hutchinson in Seattle. He is also the recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most competitive STEM scholarships in the country. To read more about Marcos and his research, check out his page on the EWU McNair website.

 

We are so proud of Marcos and excited for his next steps towards obtaining his PhD!

Filed Under: 2017-2018 Cohort, 2019-2020 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Biology, Chemistry, MarcosMonteiro, McNair Mentors, Mentor, News Tagged With: Accepted, Dr. Andrea Castillo, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, Marcos Monteiro, Mentors, STEM

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