Workshops, Seminars, and More McNair Research Symposium Scholars Randi Schuster, Justin Hernandez, Christian Wells, Cole Holmes, Simon Bickford McNair Scholars at a “Financial Aid for Grad School” Seminar. In December, five McNair Scholars - senior Randi Schuster, Simon Bickford, Justin Hernandez, Cole Holmes, and freshman Christian Wells - had the opportunity to present their research to an audience of their peers, faculty, staff, and community members on Northern’s campus. The audience had great questions and feedback for our scholars. As a McNair Scholar, students are encouraged to engage in research alongside a faculty mentor and present their findings at least once before graduation. To learn more about the scholars’ research, see the next page for our “Scholar Research Highlights”. Throughout the year, the McNair Scholars Program offers a dynamic lineup of workshops, seminars, and activities designed to empower our scholars and help them thrive. This year, we focused on crafting standout personal statements for graduate school applications, explored the world of academic research, discovered new ways to balance personal wellness with academic demands, and learned about financial aid for graduate school. In addition, our Scholars had the opportunity to listen to the Beo String Quartet performance sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Community Concert series. These activities foster academic growth and create a strong, supportive community where our scholars can connect, learn, and grow together. Faculty Mentors Faculty mentors play a crucial role in the success of McNair Scholars, providing invaluable guidance and expertise as Scholars navigate their academic and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The McNair Program is incredibly grateful for the dedication and support of our faculty mentors, whose commitment Christian Wells with Dr. George Nora Braden Freeman with Dr. Timothy Woods research journeys. Each faculty member brings a unique perspective, with different focuses of research that enrich the academic experience for our scholars. Whether they are helping scholars develop their own research projects, offering insights into specific fields of study, or advising on graduate school exploration, these mentors are instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of the academic world, preparing them for to our students’ growth and success makes a lasting impact. Thank you to: Dr. Art Marmorstein; Dr. Timothy Woods; Dr. Terry Beckler; Dr. Lyncee Monson; Dr. Amy Dolan; Dr. Eric Pulis; Dr. Jon Mitchell; Dr. Chelsee Shortt; Dr. Cheng Hsien Wu; Dr. Lucas Wiscons; Dr. George Nora; Dr. Christopher Near; Dr. Sal Villegas, Dr. Nicole Schutter; Dr. Pamela Monaghan-Geernaert; Prof. Michael Skyles.
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