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Fall 2014 Volume 1

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Greetings McNair Scholars,

I remember as if it was yesterday; it was

January 28, 1986 and lunchtime at West

Little River Elementary School, in

Miami, Florida. I grabbed my lunch tray

and sat in my assigned seat in the

school’s cafeteria. Three televisions were

on as reporters talked about the most

celebrated day of the year in space, the

US Challenger Space Shuttle launch. Suddenly, this most

recognized occasion came to an abrupt end. The crew of seven

astronauts perished in a shattering explosion. All that remained was

debris floating in the ocean and a cloud of white vapor hovering in a

deep blue sky! Aboard that shuttle was Dr. Ronald McNair.

Becoming an astronaut in the United States space program is a major

accomplishment for anyone, let alone an African-American from the

small town of Lake City, South Carolina. Dr. Ronald E. McNair

acknowledged the importance of a good education and the impact it

could have on an individual's life. He encouraged young people to

prepare for the future and get their education. He expressed, "Before

you can make a dream come true, you must first have one." The

McNair Scholars Program, made possible through a grant from the

U.S. Department of Education, supports undergraduate students’

scholarly activities throughout the academic year and summer. This

program is dedicated to the high standards of achievement inspired by

Dr. McNair’s life.

As Scholars, we must feed our faith and starve our doubt. Being a

recipient of the McNair Scholars Program, I’m proud to say that

education saved my life. It kept me out of the gangs and out of the

drug scene. It was the answer to my despair. I learned that

undergraduate education is about intellectual growth and development

and graduate school challenges your assumptions and helps you

question those assumptions in your quest for growing intellectually. As

McNair Scholars, you are high-achievers with opportunities to define

your goals, engage in your research, and develop your skills for

valuable student/faculty mentor relationships critical to success at the

graduate level.

I am pleased to welcome you to a highly successful and supportive

program that will guide you through your journey to graduate

school. You have been selectively chosen for your academic

excellence and interest in graduate studies and I am happy to be a

part of your scholastic journey. Whether you are an undergraduate

searching for resources to help you with planning your path to a

graduate degree, a graduate student looking to work with

undergraduates in some way, or a professor looking for mentoring

opportunities, the McNair Scholars program can offer something

for each of you! As the future leaders and educators for our nation, I hope that

your experience in the McNair Scholars Program will help you

grow in your area of specialty. My dream is to provide you with

opportunities and have each scholar turn around and reach back

and provide opportunities for others to be successful. Again,

congratulations on your selection as a McNair scholar. It’s ok to

be a lifetime student!

Be well,

George Williams, Jr., Ph.D.

Dean of Student Success

Assistant Professor of Education

In this issue

Page 2………………………Meet the Staff

Page 4………....2014 McNair Symposium

Page 5…………………..Scholar Spotlight

Page 7………….Faculty/Alumni Spotlight

Page 9……………..…McNair Activities

Page 10……..Summer Research Opportunities

The Launchpad

McNair Scholars Program Our Lady of the Lake University

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MEET THE STAFF

Cristal Lopez is the Program Coordinator for the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate

Achievement Program. Most recently, Cristal completed her M.A. in Spanish from Saint Louis

University-Madrid Campus. She is also a former McNair Scholar from St. Edward’s University in

Austin, Texas. Cristal has advising experience from St. Philip’s College, of the Alamo Community

Colleges campuses, where she worked in the Student Success Division. Cristal’s research interests

include college readiness, particularly focusing upon the academic gaps that exist between high

school and higher education. Additionally, she is interested in the under-examined complexities

surrounding inequities in the workplace.

Larry Ynman , a native of San Antonio TX, graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio

with a B.A. in Mass Communication/Public Relations and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership

from Our Lady of the Lake University. Larry has over 13 years of experience in advising,

instruction, counseling, and student affairs at both the community college and university levels.

Witnessing students transform from novice learners into professional leaders and being able to assist

in this endeavor is a professional interest for Larry as is his commitment to student development. His

hobbies include reading, sports, traveling, and learning in all disciplines.

Jessica C. Gonzalez graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.A. in

English. She is the TRiO Administrative Assistant at Our Lady of the Lake

University where she is also working towards her M.A. in English. She loves to read

and write and hopes to one day publish her novel.

Danielle Ramos is the office assistant for the Ronald E, McNair Post

Baccalaureate Program. She is a junior currently working on a B.A. in

education with emphasis on early childhood studies. Danielle has

worked in the TRiO office since Fall 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake

University.

Ronald E. McNair

The McNair Scholars Program, a TRiO

program, was established in 1986 in memory of astronaut-

physicist and Challenger crew member Dr. Ronald E. McNair.

After his death, members of Congress provided funding for the

Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, which is dedicated to the

high standard of achievement that Dr. McNair represented. The

overall goal of this TRiO program is to increase the numbers of

underrepresented groups in graduate education by providing

enriching experiences, support, and guidance to program

participants.

McNair Scholars are required to conduct an independent

research project under the guidance of an experienced

university faculty member from his or her discipline. This type

of work prepares the Scholar for graduate-level research.

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The research includes the following:

Development and completion of original research idea

Development of professional research paper

Course credit

$2800 research stipend

Room and board for those who qualify

Presentation of research at national conferences

Eligibility Requirements:

Sophomore or junior OLLU student

GPA of 3.0 or higher

SERIOUS Interest in earning a PhD, EdD, or other doctoral

programs approved by the Department of Education

First generation college student who meets income criteria set by

the U.S. Education Department OR Member of a group that is

traditionally underrepresented in graduate education as defined by

the U.S. Education Department (Hispanic, African American,

Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Native

American Pacific Islander)

Application Requirements:

Completed application

300-word essay

Unofficial transcript

Two letters of recommendation (from OLLU faculty

members)

Copy of most recent signed income tax forms

Contact Us:

Cristal Lopez, MA

Coordinator McNair Scholars Program

Phone: ext. 2590

Fax : 210-431-3946

Email: [email protected]

MCNAIR SCHOLARS PLEDGE

Because I am a McNair Scholar, I will:

Respect myself at all times;

Respect my fellow scholars at all times;

Respect the people imparting knowledge at all times;

Take advantage of services and opportunities;

Come to meetings and activities on time and ready to

take care of business;

Keep my word and follow-through on commitments;

Ask questions when I don't understand;

Give answers when they are needed;

Take initiative and seek more knowledge;

Be trustworthy;

Act with honor and integrity;

Be part of the solution and not part of the problem;

Offer suggestions to improve the Program;

Conceive of excellence;

Believe that I can be excellent;

Achieve excellence.

Furthermore, I promise to honor the legacy of Ronald

McNair through my life-long dedication and commitment

to the principles embedded within the McNair

Scholars Program.

Author Wallace Southerland III, PhD, Associate Director,

McNair Program at the University of Maryland, College Park

The McNair Scholars Pledge©

DIRECTOR’S CORNER

Higher education and the pursuit of learning is something I am

very passionate about. My college experience helped me discover

my talents and skills as well as how I can use these abilities in a

career that is rewarding while also serving my community.

Having a formal education is a transformative tool for students to

not only increase their knowledge and create a future for

themselves but also for their ability to be critical thinkers and to

think innovatively and strategically. As the Director of OLLU

TRIO Programs, I am committed to supporting our students in

developing these skills as well as assisting in their self-

development process in order to help them create and attain all of

their personal and professional goals.

Larry Ynman, M.S.

Director of Trio Programs

Congratulations to the Fall 2013

Graduates! MariaLuisa B. Herrera

Leonard Villarreal-Soto

James Hernandez

Congratulations to the Spring

2014 Graduates! Tahiry Contreras

Joanna Licon

Jeff Lim

Nafeesa Charania

Amanda Garcia

Chloe Wolfe

Adrianna Campa

Ashley R. Aguillon

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MCNAIR RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

The Symposium took place in the Blue Room in Providence Hall on Sunday, September 21, 2014.

Thank you to all the faculty, mentors, staff, and administrators for their continual support of the

McNair Scholars Program. A special thank you to Dean Michael J. Laney and Dr. Elizabeth A.

Nagel for providing an excellent welcome and Keynote address!!! We would also like to thank the

SAC Upward Bound Math and Science and UTSA McNair Scholars for joining us this year and

presenting their summer research.

Congratulations to the scholars for completing their summer re-

search and an outstanding symposium!

Gianna Rendon

Angelica Casas

Wednesday Casanova

Laura Genovesi

Lauren Heare

Delia Diaz

James Laney

Victoria Olivo

Alyssa Gutierrez

Pablo Ortiz

Mateo Montez

Christopher Arguello

Samantha Saldana

Amanda Chaparro

Jordan Thomas

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Angelica Casas

Major: Mass Communications

Graduating Spring 2015

The Effects of Predominant

Language, Employment Status

and Income on the consump-

tion and Understanding of

News by Women

James Laney

Major: Biomathematics

Graduating August 2015

An Open-Source Finite

Difference Scheme for the

Poisson Equation in

Cylindrical Coordinates

SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

Pablo Ortiz

Major: Chemistry

Graduating Fall 2014

3-D Interactive of a Protein

Builder using Python Language

and OpenGL Source

Wednesday Casanova

Major: Communication

Disorders


Code-Switching in

Classrooms with Emphasis

on AAVE

Kevin Meraz

Major: Chemistry


Investigation of Unknown

Products of the Aqueous Mul-

ticomponent Petasis Borono

Mannich Reaction, A focus on

Green Chemistry

Lauren Heare Major: Psychology

Graduating Spring

2015

The Relationship Be-

tween Resiliency, Mas-

tery, and GPA in First-

Time, Full-Time Col-

lege Freshmen

Laura Genovesi

Major: Psychology


Levels of Self-Efficacy and

Mastery on Marital Satisfaction

Alyssa Gutierrez

Major: Chemistry


3D Interactive Protein

Builder using Python and

Open GL Programming

Mateo Montez

Major: Biology/Chemistry


The Effects of Curcumin on

Neurodegenerative Diseases

and Obesity

Gianna Rendon

Major: Mass Communications/

Journalism


An Exploration of Single

Catholics and their Pastoral

Needs in Light of Church

Teaching

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Enrique Saldana

Major: English


SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

Ashley

Guevara

Major:

Psychology

Graduating

Spring 2015

Technology and Social Anxiety

Amanda Chaparro

Major: Biology


Identification of Gene

Cluster by PCR Screening

Ramiro Ramirez

Major: Biology/Mathematics


Jordan Thomas

Major: Biology/Psychology


Using the T-Maze to Establish

a Test for Working Memory

Using a Schizophrenia Model

Joanna Romero

Major: Political Science


Kevin Rodriguez

Major: Psychology


Gisela Angeles

Major: Criminal Justice


Monique Cortez

Major: English


Ione Rodriguez

Major: Psychology


Selena Romero

Major: Sociology

Graduating Spring

2016

Arturo Mendiola

Major: Psychology


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Dr. Teresita Munguia received her Bachelor of Arts

degree in Chemistry and Biology in 1999 from Our Lady of the

Lake University (OLLU) in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated

Magna Cum Laude and was awarded the most outstanding senior

chemistry student sponsored by the American Institute of

Chemists. In 2006 Dr. Munguia earned a Ph.D in Materials

Science and Engineering (MSE) with a focus in chemistry from

the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

During her studies at UTEP, Dr. Munguia was the recipient of the

Lanward Foundation Endowed Graduate Fellowship from fall 2000

to spring 2005 as well as the George A. Krutilek Memorial

Graduate Fellowship in spring 2000. She was also a recipient of a

Welch Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship and upon graduation

was awarded the outstanding MSE doctoral student and the

outstanding doctoral dissertation for 2006. She is the first author

of several scientific publications including a contribution to the

American Chemical Society Symposium Series: Modern Aspects of

Main Group Chemistry.

Dr. Munguia’s main goal was to become a professor and researcher in

a minority serving institute, and realized her goal as she became an

Assistant Professor of Chemistry at her alma mater, OLLU. She also

has various teaching experience at El Paso Community College and

UTEP. She loves mentoring undergraduate researchers and hopes to

continue this at OLLU. Dr. Munguia has presented her work at several

international conferences, including the XIIth International

Symposium in Organosilicon Chemistry in Guanajuato, Mexico

(2002), and the Xth and XIth International Conference in the

Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry of Germanium, Tin and

Lead in Bordeaux, France (2001) and Santa Fe, New Mexico (2004)

respectively.

Dr. Munguia’s dissertation, “Organotin Materials and their Solid State

Properties and the Utility of Sodium Diisopropyl Amide (NADA) in

the Synthesis of a New Metallate Synthon” was supervised by Dr.

Keith H. Pannell. Dr. Munguia’s current interests lie in exploring

organotin-amino acid interactions, utilizing bioinformatics methods to

investigate bioinorganic processes in microbes, understanding

transition metal coordination to omega-3-fatty acids, and

multicomponent synthesis with green chemistry.

What has motivated you in your past and present endeavors?

I have always been very self-motivated. I am not a first generation

graduate, so the expectation of receiving a college degree was instilled

in me at a very young age. I also witnessed my mother get her

bachelor’s degree while married and with small children.She always

told me not to “do things the hard way” like she did. She has always

been a great inspiration to me.

What advice can you offer current McNair Scholars? Do you have

words of wisdom for our graduating scholars and alumni?

Self-confidence is very important. It’s very intimidating to go to

graduate school; there is always someone smarter (or someone who

seems smarter) than you. It should not matter. If you have the attitude

“I don’t know it all, I’m here to learn and work hard” people will

recognize it and respect you for it. Practical advice: READ, READ,

READ; every article you can get your hands on. It doesn’t matter if

you don’t understand it all, that comes with experience. Second piece

of practical advice: be very conscious of who your graduate advisor is.

One of the most important relationships you will develop during

graduate school is that with your advisor. Make sure expectations and

personalities are compatible. It will make an already challenging task

(getting your Ph.D.) all the more enjoyable.

What benefits does the McNair Scholars Program offer

undergraduate students who aspire to the doctorate?

Any kind of undergraduate research experience helps to bolster your

chances of success in graduate school and in the “outside” world. Two

things counteract the challenges we face: critical thinking and

creativity. Undergraduate research experiences help to develop those

skills.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Debbie McMahon received her Ph.D. at Baylor

University, she has also graciously hosted McNair Scholars at

Baylor University last spring. .

How did McNair help prepare you for the doctorate?

In undergrad, I had no idea what independent research was, what

it entailed, or how to even begin to do it. As a McNair Scholar, I

got my first exposure to academic research-but graduate school is

much more than just research. McNair taught me how to get in to

graduate school in the first place. I learned how to conduct

research as a McNair Scholar, but I also went to academic

research-but graduate school is much more than just research.

McNair taught me how to get in to graduate school in the first

place.

I learned how to conduct research as a McNair Scholar, but I also

went to academic conferences, met and spoke with academics,

and presented at conferences. The entire McNair experience

taught me what academics and academic life looked like. Most

students come pre-loaded with that knowledge from parents who

have gone before. I would have entered graduate

school with no idea about the

language, the culture, or the discipline

required to be successful.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

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What are you currently working on?

I entered academia on the applied side. By that I mean that I am a

non-traditional Ph.D., who does institutional research in

academia. For one thing, I am creating data-driven systems to

show how the library at Baylor creates value for students. I am

building an Assessment department in the Baylor Library where

there wasn’t one, so I am currently writing a 5-year Strategic Plan

for assessment. I am also creating a database that will link library

‘touches’ with student outcomes from our student data. As a

survey methodology expert, I am advising other faculty members

in online survey construction and administration, and at the

University level I serve on the University Survey Coordination

Team, to regulate how often our students are burdened with

surveys. I train library liaisons in research methods. There are so

many other things I can’t list! So, you see, my reach is very broad.

I can never stop learning, and I like it that way.

When and where did you receive your doctorate?

I was conferred the Doctorate at Baylor University in 2013, but I

was hired by the university in August, 2012. It is very rare to be

hired by the university where you received your Ph.D., but in my

job search I was not looking at traditional faculty positions.

This opened up a much larger set of prospects, since traditional

tenure-track positions are relatively flat or on the decline. Yet I was

hired for a faculty position in the library using my social science

research skills. I thought outside of the box, and didn’t even have to

move! I am truly blessed to be where I am.

Do you have any advice for current scholars and alumni?

It still amazes me that I have done what I’ve done and am in a position

to give advice about anything!

Recognize that you bring something unique to graduate school, and use

it to motivate your research. Believe in yourself and your abilities. You

didn’t get here by accident. Quiet confidence is very compelling. Get

involved in graduate school life. Networking and putting yourself out

there in the mix will be a large contributor to your success. Don’t

underestimate the importance of your faculty mentors.

Learn software that will make your life easier-Excel, Bibliographic

software, organizational tools. You’ll appreciate the advantage.

Who has inspired you in life and why?

Of course, my parents inspired me. Coming from a working class

background, I was taught a very strong work ethic that required

persistence and tenacity. This was imperative in graduate school and

throughout life.

Consequently, I have frequently been known as the go-to person to get

things done. I owe everything to my parents for the example they set

and for their love.

What do you most appreciate about your

mentor?

I lost my early grad school mentor and it was

detrimental to my graduate school career, since

I had research interests in common. I do want to

stress the importance of that relationship to

your career. They have been where you want to

go, and a good relationship with them will be an absolute key to your

success. They will show you how it’s done, publish with you, and

teach you so many things that are not found in a classroom.

What are your future plans?

I have a 5 year strategic plan in mind for the Baylor library, which I

would like to see come to fruition. It involves data-driven evidence of

effectiveness and university-wide cooperation and coordination in

assessment efforts. Beyond that, I will walk the walk and let God do

the planning. He always leads me where I should go. I know one thing,

though. There is so much to learn out there and it gives me such joy to

be a part of a learning community of like-minded people. I hope never

to stop learning. This is great!

Dr. McMahon welcomed McNair Scholars at Baylor University.

How would you characterize your educational path?

Bizarre? This is my second career. I was largely self-taught in my

first career, so I graduated with my BA at OLLU in my very late

40’s. I just didn’t see the opportunity to go to college when I was

young, then life took over. Clearly, I’m a late bloomer. Suddenly,

I got bold and went for what I really wanted in life. I guess it’s

never too late.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT CONTINUED...

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MCNAIR ACTIVITIES

University of New Mexico

Research Conference

Pablo Ortiz, Henrique Saldana,

Kevin Meraz, Cristal Lopez,

Lauren Heare, and Gianna Rendon

CEPA: Collaborative Educational

Programs for the Americas

Selena Romero, Kevin Rodriguez,

Alyssa Gutierrez, Henrique Saldana,

Angelica Casas James Laney, Dean

Laney, Cristal Lopez, Joanna Romero,

Ramiro Ramirez, and Gisela Angeles

Mind Science Foundation

Human Nature Lecture

Trinity University

Ione Rodriguez, Gisela Angeles,

Joanna Romero, Kevin Rodriguez,

Jordan Thomas, and Arturo

Mendiola

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES STEM

1. Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP) http://www.k-state.edu/grad/academics/surop/surop.html

2. Chemistry REU: Biosecurity http://www.k-state.edu/chem/

undergrad/reu.html

3. Climate Change and Mitigation in the Great Plains REU http://

www.k-state.edu/climate/research.html

4. Earth, Wind, and Fire: Sustainable Energy for the 21st Century

(Sustainable Energy REU)

5. Harvard Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program

(SHRUP) http://www.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurp 6. National Science Foundation search site for research experience

for undergraduates (REU) sites http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/

reu

7. Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Uni-

versity of California-Irvine http://www.chem.uci.edu/reu/

8. Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Uni-

versity of California-Irvine http://www.chem.uci.edu/reu/

9. Minority Health Disparities Summer Research Program at Uni-

versity of Arizona http://grad.arizona.edu/mhd

10. Environmental and Earth Systems Research at Biosphere 2

through the University of Arizona http://b2science.org/

outreach/reu

11. Collaborative Research in the Chemical Sciences at the Univer-

sity of Arizona http://www.cbc.arizona.edu/REU/

program_details.cfm

Our Lady of the Lake University TRiO Programs hosted TRiO Day

for the City of San Antonio. We welcomed approximately 60 high

school students to campus and helped celebrate TRiO Programs.

McNair Orientation

Selena Romero, Ramiro Ramirez, Joanna

Romero, Mateo Montez, James Laney, Laura

Genovesi, Lauren Heare, Wednesday

Casanova, Kevin Meraz, Angelica Casas,

Jordan Thomas, Enrique Saldana, Monique

Cortez, Arturo Mendiola, Kevin Rodriguez,

Gisela Angeles, Amanda Chaparro, Ione

Rodriguez

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12. Summer Program in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Harvard

School of Public Health http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/

diversity/summer/

13. NIH Summer Internship Program http://www.training.nih.gov/

trainees/summer_interns

14. University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio PURE

https://physiology.uthscsa.edu/ed_programs/apply

15. Amgen Scholars Program http://www.amgenscholars.com/

about_amgen_scholars/how_to_apply/

Alcohol Research Training Summer School (ARTSS) at University

of Missouri-Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis http://

alcoholresearch.missouri.edu/files/ARTSS_Flyer.pdf

Arts, Humanities

1. Moore Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill http://murap.unc.edu/

2. Ralph J. Bunche for African American Studies Summer Hu-manities Institute (SHI) at UCLA http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/deptinfo/deptinfo.asp?code=0014&academicyear=20142015

3. UCLA Graduate Division Summer Program for Undergraduate Research http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/gdspur.htm

Social Sciences

1. Inter-university Consortium for Social and Political Research Summer Internship in quantitative social science research at Uni-versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsweb/content/ICPSR/internship/

2. The Department of Psychology Northern Arizona University: Un-dergraduate Research into the Social Psychophysiology of Com-passion http://www2.nau.edu/~psych/StevensREU/reu.html

3. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at UT Austin http://utexas.edu/cola/depts/psychology/undergraduate/research/SURE

Various Disciplines

1. Leadership Alliance Summer Research –Early Identification Pro-gram htt://www.theleadershipalliance.org/Programs/SummerResearch/ProgramStructure/tabid/242/Default.aspx

2. University of Chicago SR-EIP http://leadershipalliance.uchicago.edu/page/about

3. University of Alabama at Birmingham Crime REU: Using the Social

Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics to Study Crime http://

www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU

4. University of California-Berkeley Summer Research Opportunities http://diversity.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-research-programs

5. University of Arizona (UA) Summer Research Institute http://www.grad.arizona.edu/sri

6. Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Summer Research Opportunity at 10 research universities http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Home.aspx

7. Purdue Summer Research Opportunities http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/diversity/srop-marcaim.cfm

Contact Information

Larry Ynman

Director of Trio Programs [email protected]

Cristal Lopez Coordinator

[email protected]

Jessica Gonzalez Administrative Secretary

[email protected]

McNair Scholars Program [email protected]

Official Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/mcnairscholarsprogramatollu

A special thank you to all the McNair Summer 2013

Mentors: Dr. Debra Corey, Dr. Kathryn Anderson, Dr.

Jiletta Kubena, Dr. George Williams, Dr. Teresita

Munguia, Dr. Leda Barnett, Dr. Mary Ruth Fernandez,

and Dr. Steve Blanchard!

A special thank you to all the McNair Summer 2014

Mentors: Dr. Jane Marie Grovijahn, Dr. Maribel

Larraga, Dr. Steve Blanchard, Dr. Teresita Munguia,

Dr. Shelly McGee, Dr. Jessica White-Philip, Dr. Mary

Ruth Fernandez, Dr. Brenda Guerrero, and Dr. Kristin

O’Donnell.

The McNair Staff would also like to thank Steve Wise,

Howard Jones, and all of the faculty, administrators,

and staff for their continued support!

Alumni if you are interested in being featured in the

McNair Newsletter please contact us at

[email protected]. We would love to hear how you

are doing post-OLLU!! Also, please visit us at our new

Facebook page!

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