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1 FALL 2014 SUMMER RESEARCH CONFERENCES IN ATLANTA & BUFFALO ................... 7 MCNAIR SCHOLARS GOING FOR THE GOLD ............. 5 MCNAIR FACULTY MENTORS ............................... 3 McNair Scholars CHANGING THE FACE OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH GRADUATE EDUCATION The California State University, Sacramento McNair Scholars Program (PY 2013-2014, PR/Award # P217A120289) is partially funded by a US Department of Education Grant for $208,000 and by In-Kind contributions from Sacramento State. McNair Scholars Symposium 2015 The 2014 McNair Scholars Research Symposium was a huge success! Current and past scholars presented their individ- ual research projects through poster and oral presentations. The day was filled with academic enrichment and scholarly exchange, and we sincerely thank every- one who was able to be present to sup- port our scholars. A date has already been set aside for next year, and we would like to cordially invite you to SAVE THE DATE for the 2015 McNair Scholars Research Symposium to be held in the University Union, Hinde Auditori- um on Monday, April 27th, 2015. Program Overview McNair requires an approximately two-year commitment and is designed to develop the knowledge and skill set necessary for success at the post baccalaureate level. The program collaborates with Sacramento State full-time faculty members to provide every scholar with the experience of conducting mentored research and completing an article for academic publica- tion. McNair serves low-income/first generation or underrepresented students. The program offers among several other benefits: Research methodologies, presentation skills, and GRE preparation Opportunity to present at Research Conferences in and out of state Collegial relationships who can provide strong references Financial assistance to visit potential graduate schools The McNair Scholars Program at Sacramento State encourages, assists, and prepares tal- ented undergraduate students for admission and studies at the doctoral level. For those students aiming to successfully pursue a Ph.D. and careers in university teaching and re- search. McNair provides access to the tools and resources necessary to become a competi- tive graduate applicant. For more information, stop by River Front Center 203, call us at (916) 278-5118 or email: [email protected].

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FALL 2014 SUMMER RESEARCH

CONFERENCES IN ATLANTA

& BUFFALO ................... 7

MCNAIR SCHOLARS GOING

FOR THE GOLD ............. 5

MCNAIR FACULTY MENTORS

............................... 3

McNair Scholars CH ANG ING T H E F AC E OF L EAD ER SH I P

T HROU GH G RAD U AT E ED UC AT IO N

The California State University, Sacramento McNair Scholars Program (PY 2013-2014,

PR/Award # P217A120289) is partially funded by a US Department of Education Grant for

$208,000 and by In-Kind contributions from Sacramento State.

McNair Scholars Symposium 2015 The 2014 McNair Scholars Research

Symposium was a huge success! Current

and past scholars presented their individ-

ual research projects through poster and

oral presentations. The day was filled

with academic enrichment and scholarly

exchange, and we sincerely thank every-

one who was able to be present to sup-

port our scholars. A date has already

been set aside for next year, and we

would like to cordially invite you to

SAVE THE DATE for the 2015 McNair

Scholars Research Symposium to be held

in the University Union, Hinde Auditori-

um on Monday, April 27th, 2015.

Program Overview McNair requires an approximately two-year commitment and is designed to develop the

knowledge and skill set necessary for success at the post baccalaureate level. The program

collaborates with Sacramento State full-time faculty members to provide every scholar with the

experience of conducting mentored research and completing an article for academic publica-

tion. McNair serves low-income/first generation or underrepresented students. The program

offers among several other benefits:

Research methodologies, presentation skills, and GRE preparation

Opportunity to present at Research Conferences in and out of state

Collegial relationships who can provide strong references

Financial assistance to visit potential graduate schools

The McNair Scholars Program at Sacramento State encourages, assists, and prepares tal-

ented undergraduate students for admission and studies at the doctoral level. For those

students aiming to successfully pursue a Ph.D. and careers in university teaching and re-

search. McNair provides access to the tools and resources necessary to become a competi-

tive graduate applicant. For more information, stop by River Front Center 203, call us at (916)

278-5118 or email: [email protected].

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Meet the New Scholars

Cohort 2014-15 We are proud to introduce the new McNair

Scholars for the 2014-15 Cohort

Natalie Flores Discipline: Biological Sciences Danielle Lara Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Demilade Oloye Discipline: Biological Sciences Cristina Salazar Discipline: International Relations Eric Victory Discipline: Sociology Sammy Villa Discipline: Biological Sciences Daisy Aguilar Discipline: Sociology Didier Mponte Discipline: Electrical and Electronic Engi-neering

MCNAIR SCHOLARS Program Staff

DR. CHEVELLE NEWSOME

Program Director

CARLOTTA MOORE, M.S.

Program Coordinator

DR. MICHELE FOSS-SNOWDEN

Faculty Coordinator

DR. YVETTE FARMER

Faculty Coordinator

ERIKA MENDOZA

Administrative Coordinator

THEODORE HARRISON III

Web-Multimedia Developer

Graduate Assistant

SONYA STINSON

Writing tutor

Graduate Assistant

VICTORIA THOMAS

Research Tutor

Graduate Assistant

RACHEL HUIZAR

Newsletter Editor

Student Assistant

Shawndee Nielson Discipline: Geology Roula Omary Discipline: Dietetics / Biology Leo Alexander III Discipline: Psychology El-lza El Henson Discipline: Physics Glori Embrey Discipline: Psychology Margaret Johnson Discipline: Biochemistry Veronica Williams Discipline: Ethnic Studies

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McNair Faculty Mentors

Thank you 2013-2014 McNair Mentors!

We would like to express our deep appreciation for

your participation and support

Dr. Annette Reed

Dr. Manuel Barajas

Dr. Michelle Dang

Dr. Tom Landerholm

Dr. Gregory Kim-Ju

Dr. Phillip Akutsu

Dr. Jesse Gaston

Dr. David Toise

Dr. Jose Granda

Dr. Carmen Stitt

Dr. Robert Kraemer

Dr. Mical Shilts

Dr. Julie Figueroa

Dr. Ricky Green

Are you interested? Become a McNair Mentor!

Our faculty mentors are key members of our operation and provide our

scholars with invaluable assistance and resources.

As a McNair mentor you are a critical resource to those first generation and/or underrepre-sented students who otherwise would not have access to the information, guid-ance, and support network critical to successfully com-plete their research project, journal article, and grad-uate school application. Please forward this newsletter to any of your faculty colleagues interested in providing one-on-one research guidance and aca-

demic support to a first genera-tion/low-income or underrepre-sented student. The McNair

Scholars Program at Sacramento State provides preparation, guid-ance, and support for admission and studies at the doc-toral level. Please

also encourage undergraduate students interested in a career in academic research/college in-structions to stop by our office, visit our online site, or call us.

What makes a good mentor?

”Mentors help guide McNair

Scholars to reach their highest

potential by offering encourage-

ment and support.” – Dorian Love (McNair Scholar)

To become a McNair Faculty Mentor a faculty member:

Must be a Sacramento State faculty member

Must be a full-time and tenure-track professor

Must have attained a Ph.D.

Must commit to provide one-on-one regular assistance to

the scholar

GRADUATE DIVERSITY:

Financial Awards

The Office of Graduate Studies, through the Graduate Diversity Program, currently offers grants

and scholarships for qualified un-dergraduate and graduate stu-

dents. Please visit the website at www.csus.edu/graddiv

for more information on the grants and awards listed below:

Graduate Equity Fellowship

(Variable Amount)

Students must meet financial and academic requirements and be

classified or conditionally classified in a graduate program. The fellow-ship is for students who have expe-rienced economic and educational

disadvantages.

California Pre-Doctoral

Program ($3,000)

The program is designed to increase the pool of potential California State University faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of undergradu-ate who are upper division or grad-uate students in the CSU system.

Applicants must be economically or educationally disadvantaged, and U.S. citizens or permanent resi-

dents.

Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive

Program (up to $30,000)

The purpose of the program is to in-crease the number of promising

doctoral students who are interest-ed in becoming faculty members

within the CSU system. Forgivable loans of up to $10,000 per year, up to a total of $30,000, are available.

Dr. Michelle Dang

Nursing Department

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Our program prepares students to enter top

graduate programs throughout the country. We

are proud to share some great news about our

scholars and their academic successes:

McNair Alumni: Newly Admitted

Graduate Students

SPRING 2014

Graduates

MASTERS DEGREE

Nia Ridgle

Social Work

Nazia Khan

Counselor Education

BACHELORS DEGREE

Tatiana Starr Daniels

Sociology

Rebecca Muradyan

Biology

Sesali Thrasher

Social Work

John Ramos

Dietetics/Biology

Jazzmine Parker

Social Work

Rodolfo Rodriguez

Sociology

Karina Hurtado

Ethnic Studies

Dominic Rivera

Psychology

Angelica Ward

Ethnic Studies

Nicole Garcia

Anthropology

Laureen Riddick

Nursing

Ariel Mosley

Psychology

Alexandra Boyd, Communication Studies

Master’s program at California State Universi-

ty, Sacramento.

Sesali Thrasher, Social Work Master ’s pro-

gram at California State University, Chico.

John Ramos, Medical Science in Physician

Assistant Studies program at Wake Forest

University School of Medicine.

D’Andre Walker, Ph.D. program at Ar izo-

na State University’s School of Criminology

and Criminal Justice.

Rodolfo Rodriguez, Sociology Master ’s pro-

gram at California State University,

Sacramento.

Ariel Mosley, Ph.D. program in Social Psy-

chology at The University of Kansas

Carina Vega, Linguistics Master ’s program

at University of Colorado Boulder

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Going for the

GOLD PH.D.

In Progress

Jessica (Gordley) Fifield

Communication Studies

Maura Dykstra

History

Rick Gutierrez

Education Culture & Society

Nancy Huante-Tzintzun

Education Culture & Society

Diana Barela

Sociology

Lok Chi Chan

Philosphyology

Chia Xiong

Sociology

Cheng Vang

Clinical Psychology

D’Andre Walker

Criminal Justice

Amber Bill

Native American Studies

Vanessa Esquivido

Native American Studies

Megan Mass

Human Development and Family

Ijeoma Ononuju

Education Culture & Society

Monique Bastidas

Chemistry

Dr. Makena Hightower, (Cohor t 2000-01) Ph.D. in Bioengineer-

ing from University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Andro Rios, (Cohor t 2002-03)

Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of California San Diego.

Dr. Jason Ybarra, (Cohor t 2002-03) Ph.D. in Astronomy from

University of Florida

Dr. Rebecca Romo, (Cohor t 2003-04) Ph.D. in Sociology from

UC Santa Barbara.

Dr. Armando Ramirez, (Cohor t 1999-2000) Ph.D. in Chemistry

from UC Irvine.

Dr. Muneera Beach, (Cohor t 2000-01) Ph.D. in Biochemistry &

Biophysics from UC San Diego.

Dr. Ameer Thompson, (Cohor t 2002-03) Ph.D. in Physiology

and Biophysics from Cornell University.

Dr. Martin Chamorro, (Cohor t 2002-03) Ph.D. in Philosophy

from University of Colorado Boulder.

Dr. Pang Moua, (Cohor t 2005-06) Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Uni-

versity of the Pacific.

Dr. Sylvester Caraway, (Cohor t 1999-2000) Ph.D. in Philosophy

from Griffith University

Dr. Crystal Martinez, (Cohor t 2004-05) Ed.D. in Educational

Leadership from California State University, Sacramento

Dr. Melissa Johnson, (Cohor t 2002-03) M.D. from Vanderbilt

University School of Medicine

We are proud to acknowledge and celebrate previ-

ous McNair Scholars from Sacramento State who

have successfully gone on to complete a Doctorate

Degree in their chosen filed of study.

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MCNAIR SCHOLARS

CLUB

The McNair Scholars Club is the winner of the "Best Decorated Bin" competition for the Community Engage-ment Center's last Sac Pack Drive! The competition sig-nifies the overall creativity, design, and presentation of their collection bin. The McNair Scholars Club has also won the “Most Supplies Collected” competition by collecting and donating more items than all other sponsors. Our club solely contributed in collecting 173 items of school and art sup-plies! Thanks to the efforts of Sac State individuals and on-campus organizations, 461 items of school and art supplies will be divided and donated to Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), My Sis-ter's House, the Sacramen-to Food Bank & Family Ser-vices, and other local non-profits serving youth in need.

Erika Salinas admitted to USC GSPP (Grad Student Prepara-tion Program) Erika Salinas (2013-2014 cohort) was selected to participate in the Spring 2014 University of South-ern California Graduate Student Preparation Program. As a par-ticipant, Erika was awarded a scholarship from the USC Grad-uate School, Office of the Prov-ost, which was used to cover all travel and program-related ex-penses. The USC GSPP hosts over 40 high achieving under-graduate students from across the country to visit the campus and to prepare students to pur-

sue advanced degrees. On her experience, Erika said, “The big-gest thing I have learned is how to be assertive with my educa-tion. Dr. Jungmiwha (Jummy) Bullock inspired the group with her personal journey and [the success] that she has achieved as both a minority and a woman. She has done this through being assertive and as what she calls ‘being the CEO of your life.’ Her story is something that I could relate to and her successes are what motivate me to be able to achieve and make the same positive impact within my com-munity one day.”

Scholar Updates We love sharing the experiences of our

past and present scholars as they pursue

Academic Excellence!

2014 University of Southern California Graduate Student Preparation Program participants

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Rachel Huizar presenting at Ivy Plus Symposium Rachel Huizar, a member of the 2013-14 cohort, was one of 130 students invited to attend the 2014 Ivy Plus Symposium, co-hosted by Harvard Universi-ty and the Massachusetts Insti-tute of Technology, in Cam-bridge, MA. The Ivy Plus Sym-posium selects outstanding un-dergraduates from underrepre-sented groups in order to ad-vance diversity in higher edu-cation. At the symposium, Ra-chel attended panel discus-sions covering admissions, graduate student life, and ca-reer opportunities for Ph.D.'s, and also presented her own research in a poster session.

MCNAIR SCHOLARS

UPDATE

Jazzmine Parker wins award at na-

tional research competition

Summer Research

Conferences

This summer, scholars trav-eled to the 20th Annual SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Confer-ence hosted in Atlanta, GA, and the 20th Annual McNair Research Conference held at the University at Buffalo in NY. The conferences provid-ed opportunities for our scholars to share their re-search, provided exposure to the key issues in research and higher education, facili-tated the interaction be-tween graduate school rep-resentatives, graduate facul-ty, McNair and SSS schol-ars, and provided forums for discussion of intellectual is-sues. The scholars made oral and poster presenta-tions on research they have spent the past two semes-ters shaping into scholarly articles that will be published in Fall 2014.

Jazzmine Parker, a member of the 2012-2013 McNair Scholars Co-hort was one undergraduate win-ner at the National Association Af-rican American Studies and Affili-ates conference in Baton Rouge, LA. Her research project, with fac-ulty mentor Dr. Kisun Nam from the division of social work, was awarded a cash prize of $200. Her research article: “I’m Not Obese I’m Thick: Obesity and Body Image Among African American Women” investigated factors associated with obesity and body perception; using African American female col-lege students for her sample. The methodology consisted of quantita-tive surveys analyzing access to grocery stores, fast food restau-rants, and body figure; which was analyzed using SPSS.

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CONTACT MCNAIR:

PHONE (916) 278-5118

MCNAIR WEBSITE:

WWW.CSUS.EDU/MCNAIR

MCNAIR SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook .......... SACSTATE MCNAIR SCHOLARS McNair

Scholars CH ANG ING T H E F AC E OF L EAD ER SH I P

T HROU GH G RAD U AT E ED UC AT IO N

Sacramento State Graduate and Profession-al School Information Day

Sacramento State Library Quad (University Union in case of rain)

October 30th, 2014 “What are my educational goals? Where will I go to graduate school? Master’s degree or doctorate? How do I apply? What do I do next? “ Find answers to your questions about graduate school at the Sac State Graduate and Professional School Information Day. Receive information about: Admissions Policies and Procedures

Availability of Financial Aid

Pertinent information about graduate programs

Contact the CSUS Graduate Diversity Program at 916-278–3834

or [email protected] for more information

csus.edu/graddiv

McNair Scholars Program River Front Center Room 203

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA 95819-6114

Southern California Diversity Forum UC San Diego

November 8th, 2014

Graduate Resources Online

General info

www.gradschools.com

GRE online

www.gre.org/ttindex.html

Peterson’s: The Graduate School Guide

www.petersons.com/gradchannel/

U.S. News Best Graduate Schools

www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/grhome.htm

The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private col-leges and universities from throughout California, have been designed partic-ularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candi-

dates who belong to groups that are currently un-derrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college stu-dents and especially African Americans, American Indi-ans, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral scienc-es. This event targets students with sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate standing. Participants will have numerous opportunities to:

√ Meet with representatives from over 100 of the na-tion’s graduate schools;

√ Meet with representatives from doctoral-granting institutions;

√ Attend a variety of informative workshops; √ Receive a complimentary lunch.

www.caldiversityforum.org

FALL 2014