Table of Contents

Pg. 1-2: Welcome, New and Rising Scholars!

Pg. 3: Summer Research

Pg. 4: Presentations

Pg. 5-6: Moments to Remember

Pg. 7: Holiday Wishes!

Scholarly Times

Issue Twelve Fall 2018 McNair Scholars Program

WELCOME, NEW AND RISING SCHOLARS!

Roberto Enriquez

Mechanical Engineering

McNair Scholar

Mariah Ramos

Biochemistry

McNair Scholar

Crescencia Barrera

Environmental Science

Rising McNair Scholar*

Gabriella Gonzalez

English

Rising McNair Scholar

Gisella Lara

Mechanical Engineering

Rising McNair Scholar*

Nicholas Fabbri

Mechanical Engineering

Rising McNair Scholar

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WELCOME NEW AND RISING SCHOLARS!

Khoa Tran

Chemistry & Mathematics

Rising McNair Scholar*

Miguel Valdes

Environmental Science

Rising McNair Scholar*

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Brandi Loving

English

Rising McNair Scholar

Jessica Marquez-Munoz

Psychology

Rising McNair Scholar*

Virianny Ortiz

Psychology

Rising McNair Scholar

*Photo not available at time of publication; all copyrights belong to Peanuts

SUMMER RESEARCH

Scholars apply to conduct summer research at

other institutions. Because these programs are

designed for students planning to pursue a graduate

degree, the application process is often modeled after

graduate school applications, and the programs are

used to provide insight into graduate life. Below are

the scholars selected to conduct research at other

institutions.

Brandon McClellan

Biochemistry

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Gabriela Aquino

Psychology

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

Notre Dame, IN

Ximena Mondragon

Political Science

KIPP, Chicago, IL

Rebecca Gurrola

Mathematics & Physics

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

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PRESENTATIONS

After completing their summer research, scholars are

encouraged to present their findings at conferences. At

conferences, scholars present to professionals across disciplines

and receive feedback about their research and presentation

skills. Below are our scholars who traveled to present during

fall 2018.

Brian Mendoza

SHPE National Convention

Cleveland, OH

Brandon McClellan

ABRCMS

Indianapolis, IN

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MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

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MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

¡FELIZ KWANZAA!

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HOLIDAY WISHES!