McNair and SSS Senior Retreat

Click below for the schedule of events and more details.

McNair-SSS_2011-Retreat.pdf

Teri Passow, M.S.Ed.

Program Coordinator

Marian University McNair Scholars Program

45 South National Avenue

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Office: 920.923.8630

www.marianuniversity.edu/mcnair

What Did They Do This Summer?

This summer, students from the McNair Scholars Program at Marian University were involved in several research projects under the guidance of their respective mentor. As they prepare to enter their graduate education journey, the McNair Research Experience represented a great learning opportunity for each of them.

In this blog, we present to you many sets of interviews we conducted with many of them. The following is a list of the ones who have described many facets of their individual research experience throughout Summer 2011.

• Da’Monique Johnson, Criminal Justice
• Ashley Schmitz, Nursing
• Theresa Goeller, Psychology & Theology
• Matthew Peña, Sport and Recreation Management
• Greg F. Hardt, Human Resource Management
• Dennis Mudd, Biology & Chemistry
• Maria Weeks, Expressive/Therapeutic Art & Studio Art
• Randal Schoenborn, Biology
• Steven Rumbuc, Biology
• Mary-Zitta Muabe, Biology
• Cody Ullsperger, Criminal Justice
• Jazmin Lang, Nursing & Psychology
• Nancy Garcia, Criminal Justice
• Gina Anderson, Psychology
• Phyllis Becker, Social Work & Psychology

Click here to know more about the McNair Research Experience. During the fall semester, students will present their research findings at different venues, including Marian University.

McNair Scholars at Work this Summer

During the past two months, tudents from the McNair Scholars Program at Marian University were involved in several research projects under the guidance of their mentor. The McNair Research Experience was a great learning opportunity for them, as they prepare to enter their graduate education journey.

In the coming days, we will present many sets of interviews we conducted with them about their research experience this summer. They have shared with  the community many facets of their individual experience. In the meantime, feel free to read more about the McNair Research Experience.

Check back with us soon.

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Similar opportunities and experiences await YOU.

20th Annual National McNair Research Conference and Graduate Fair

The National McNair Research Conference has been designed to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to explore graduate study as a realistic option. Workshops, panel discussions and activities will introduce McNair Scholars to the nature of graduate study as well as provide helpful tips and suggestions in writing an effective graduate admissions application.

Plan on being there.

Think Deep, Aim High

Open Doors with a Doctorate

Higher education in the United States is arguably the best in the world, with doctoral education the “jewel in the crown,” attracting the best and the brightest domestic and international students. Doctorate recipients become the world’s leading researchers, educators, experts, and innovators; enrich the arts and literature; discover new vaccines and cures; document history; strengthen the global economy; and develop new technologies. This CGS flyer highlights these and other reasons why students might consider pursuing a doctorate. Click here to download a .pdf copy free of charge.

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As You Prepare for a Graduate Education

I just read this blog post from the McNair Scholars Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I encourage McNair students at Marian University to read it and share it with other people who plan on attending graduate school.

Obviously, it is not a complete list of advices for a graduate school experience. However, I believe his points can serve many who are currently planning on movind to the same direction.

http://unlmcnair.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/grad-student-advice-things-i-wish-id-known-before-i-entered-graduate-school/

Post the link to your facebook, twitter, etc...

Garry Moise