The 2014 University of Minnesota TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars presented their summer research last week at the annual poster research symposium. The poster session highlighted the research efforts of 17 McNair scholars, including three CEHD undergraduates and four CEHD faculty. The McNair Scholars program is one of three U.S. Department of Education funded TRIO programs housed in CEHD. The program seeks to increase the doctoral program application, matriculation, and degree attainment by underrepresented and first-generation college students.
The cohort included students from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Duluth campuses, Carleton College, and Macalester College. A complete list of the 2014 scholars research projects is here. Four CEHD faculty served as mentors: Tai Mendenhall (Family Social Science), Karen Seashore (Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development), Catherine Solheim (Family Social Science), and Steve Yussen (Institute of Child Development). Mendenhall is pictured with Mara Stommes, McNair scholar and family social science major.
McNair Scholars director Anthony Albecker said attendance was up this year and included University president Eric Kaler and wife Karen Kaler, Katrice Albert, University vice president for equity and diversity, and federal and state representatives.
“The 2014 scholars and faculty mentors were amazing! Most scholars already have fall and spring research opportunities lined up through UROP, REUs, or are continuing research with faculty mentors or new research teams,” said Albecker.
Scholars will also be selected for the 2014 National McNair Conference held annually in November at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
