Ronald McNair Program News
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UW-Eau Claire Introduces New McNair Scholars
Eleven University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) students have been chosen to participate in the prestigious Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.
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Pursuing a career in biomedical research: May '21 graduate Jordan Munos
What began as an undergraduate plan aimed at medical school became a series of research experiences that led Jordan Munos to a new goal in the medical field as a biomedical scientist and a doctoral program at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Blugold math phenom Tyler Gonzales is off to Yale
Mathematics standout Tyler Gonzales had his pick of graduate programs. He is headed to New Haven to begin his Ph.D. pursuits in applied mathematics at storied Yale University, and his unprecedented Blugold research career helped him get there.
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TRIO Day Press Release
In honor of National TRIO Day, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire McNair Program is celebrating its outstanding scholars and their achievements.
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McNair Featured Scholar - Meet Ashley!
My name is Ashley Gillett. I am a psychology major with a family studies minor from Thorp, WI. My mentor, Dr. Leibham and I are conducting survey based research during fall 2020 looking at college students’ perceptions of marriage and divorce.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate National TRIO Day April 7
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will recognize National TRIO Day with a virtual program from 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 7 via Zoom.
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McNair Featured Scholar - Meet Keng!
My name is Keng Chang. I was born and raised in Salaburi, Thailand. As a kid growing up, I wanted to be anything and everything. I thought that if I had a dream, then the sky is the limit; I could do anything.
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Honors Thesis Highlight: Tyler Gonzales
Tyler Gonzales will head off to graduate school in applied mathematics at Yale University this fall with a significant, sustained, independent research project already completed—his senior honors thesis.
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McNair Featured Scholar - Meet Cailen!
My name is Cailen Andrews, and I’m from Madison, WI. I’m a senior in the Athletic Training program at UWEC.
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McNair Featured Scholar - Meet Crystalina!
My name is Crystalina Peterson, and I am a Public History major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have lived in Wisconsin for five years. I am also a McNair scholar, and am conducting research with
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Ashley
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Hailee!
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Keng!
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Blugold looks to make an impact on and off campus
It's not surprising that Alejandra Serna is so passionate about her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominately White Institution.” After all, the UW-Eau Claire senior has been walking in those shoes for four years.
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The McNair Scholars' Research Symposium Fall 2020
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Paige!
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Madilyn!
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Sam!
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Tiana!
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Jordan Munos receives Ron Mickel Senior Honors Scholarship
Jordan Munos, senior Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major and honors student, is the recipient of the Ronald Mickel Senior Honors Scholarship.
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Cailen!
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Erika!
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Blugold plans to use future career and her voice to change lives
After years of caring for a brother who has autism, Erika Nguyen knew she wanted a career that focuses on helping people. She found the path she was looking for in psychology. As a Blugold, she also found her voice as an advocate.
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McNair Feature Scholar: Meet Jordan!