McNair Graduate Oppo rtuni ty Pro gram, Uni ve rsi ty of New Hamp shire Vo lume 18 : I ssue 1 Sp ri ng 201 1

CONGRATULATIONS TO O UR 2011 SENIORS

A Newsletter

The Orbiter

Victoria Adewumi

Joshua Albair

Katie Fitzgerald

Miguel Miranda

Hoan Nguyen

Amadin Osagiede

Cassie Guerra

Samantha Lee

Ryan Guidice

Inside this Issue

Senior Celebration Speaker

What's Next for McNair Seniors

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What's Next for McNair Seniors 3

Huston we have lift off

Places to Get Published

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Be apart of McNair

Snapshots of 2010

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Presenters at the URC 6

McNair Study Abroad

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

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This year’s Senior Celebration will take place on May 10, 2011 in the 1925 room of the Elliot Alumni Center. Join us to celebrate the hard work of our graduating McNair students. Congratulations to all and the best of luck on your future endeavors.

LET’S CELEBRATE!

Monica Plante

Aarron Winter

Ramon Caldron

Tobi Afolyan

This year’s guest speaker at the McNair Senior Celebration is Airín Denise Martínez, PhD a

Kellogg Health Postdoctoral Fellow in the Community Track Program at the Johns Hopkins

Bloomberg School of Public Health. She earned her doctoral degree in sociology from the

University of California, San Francisco in June 2010. Her previous education includes a

bachelor of science in sociology, with a minor in pre-med biology from Barry University.

Research Interests and Projects: Dr. Martínez’s interest to pursue research came after

participating in the McNair Summer Research Program at the University of New Hampshire

(UNH). She was the first UNH McNair Scholar in the 2002 summer cohort to receive a PhD

Degree.

Dr. Martínez is interested in how lay health practices among Spanish-speaking, Latino

immigrants change as a result of migration and trans-nationalism. Specifically, her research

examines the lay health practice of comiendo bien (eating well) among Latino immigrant

families in San Francisco. While many researchers would try to understand how cultural

changes mediate Latinos’ dietary practices through “acculturation,” Dr. Martínez uses a

transnational lens. Her research takes into consideration how Latino immigrants’ dietary

practices were already reflecting Western habits as a result of interaction with family

members living in the US and globalization’s many influences in Latin America. During her

dissertation research she collaborated with Latino immigrant organizations, which re-ignited

her interest in participatory research.

She is currently conducting a community-based participatory research project with Casa de

Maryland, assessing the occupational health needs of the growing Latino immigrant

population in Baltimore. The results are intended to create new culturally-specific and gender

-specific health interventions and decipher ways to address employers and policy makers.

SENIOR CELEBRATION S PEAKER:

Airín D. Martínez

PhD

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Victoria Adewumi graduates

UNH majoring in Political

Science and International Affairs.

Victoria plans to stay at UNH and

earn a master’s degree in Political

Science. Her mentor while with

the McNair Program was Dr.

Mary Malone, of the UNH

Department of Political Science.

Joshua Albair graduates UNH

majoring in Computer Informa-

tion Systems and Linguistics.

After graduation Joshua plans to

either teach English in France, or

Attend the University of Hawaii.

While with the McNair Program

Josh was mentored by Dr. Ro-

chelle Lieber, of the UNH De-

partment of English.

WHATS NEXT FOR MCNAIR SENIORS

Tobi Afolyan graduates UNH

majoring in Communications

and International Affairs. After

graduation Tobi will be doing

an Internship in Washington

D.C. and will also be applying

to graduate schools. His mentor

while with the McNair Program

was Dr. Clifford Brown, of the

UNH Department of Sociology

WHATS NEXT FOR MCNAIR SENIORS

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Samantha Lee graduates UNH

majoring in Zoology. While with

the McNair Program Samantha’s

advisor was Win Watson.

Katie Fitzgerald graduates UNH

with a major in Communication

Sciences and Disorders. Katie

plans to attend University of Cen-

tral Florida after graduation. Her

mentor while in the McNair Pro-

gram was Dr. Michael Fraas, of

the UNH Department of Commu-

nication Sciences and Disorders.

Cassie Guerra graduates UNH

with a major in Zoology. After

graduation Cassie plans to stay at

UNH and study Liberal Arts. Her

mentor while with the McNair Pro-

gram was Dr. Michelle Scott, of the

UNH Department of Biological Sci-

ences.

Ryan Guidice graduates UNH with

a major in International Business

and Economics. Ryan has decided

to attend graduate school at Univer-

sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

after he leaves UNH. While with the

McNair Program Ryan was men-

tored by Dr. John Halstead, of the

UNH Department of Natural Re-

sources & the

Environment.

Ramon Caldron graduates UNH

majoring in Statistics. After gradua-

tion Ramon is applying to work with

the service organization, City Year.

His mentor while with the McNair

Program was Dr. Karen Graham, of

the UNH Department of Mathemat-

ics and Director of the Leitzel Cen-

ter.

Amadin Osagiede graduates UNH

majoring in Civil Engineering.

Amadin plans on attending Purdue

University in Indiana after gradua-

tion. His mentor while with the

McNair Program was Dr. Ricardo

Medina, of the UNH Department

of Civil Engineering.

Miguel Miranda graduates UNH

majoring in Environmental Engi-

neering. After graduation Miguel

will be attending Virginia Tech

where he will be studying Environ-

mental Engineering. While with

the McNair Program Miguel was

mentored by Dr. James Malley, of

the UNH Department of Civil En-

gineering.

Hoan Nguyen graduates UNH with

a Bachelors degree in Psychology.

After she graduates Hoan has de-

cided to attend Columbia University

where she will be studying Occupa-

tional Therapy. While with the

McNair Program Hoan was men-

tored by Dr. Barbara White, of the

UNH Department of Occupational

Therapy.

Aarron Winter graduates UNH

with a degree in Psychology. Af-

ter graduation Aarron will be

working with Cutco. His mentor

while with the McNair Program

was Jack Mayer.

Monica Plante graduates UNH

with a Civil Engineering degree.

Monica plans on attending the Uni-

versity of Main, Orono where she

will continue studying Civil Engi-

neering. Monica’s mentor while

with the McNair Program was Dr.

Nancy Kinner and Zachery Magdol,

of the UNH Department of Civil

Engineering.

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HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF

Volume 18: Issue 1

PLACES TO GET PUBLIS HED

This May, a commemoration of the 25th

Anniversary of Dr. Ronald McNair and the

Challenger was held in Huston, Texas.

Tammy Gewehr, Advisor for the McNair

Program, along with students, Victoria Ade-

wumi and Monica Plante were in atten-

dance, representing the UNH McNair Pro-

gram. The event was held to celebrate the

legacies of the brave astronauts, and to

heighten youth science, technology, engi-

neering, and math (STEM) Education. The

event also showcased the Dr. Ronald E.

McNair Educational (D.R.E.M.E.) Science

Literacy Foundation. This foundation aims

to promote STEM education in middle

school children and to carry on Dr.

McNair’s dream for all youth to receive a

quality education.

Inquiry - Inquiry journal is the online, multi-disciplinary undergraduate research journal of the University of

New Hampshire. It is published annually in April at www.unh.edu/inquiryjournal. The journal accepts submis-

sions for research articles and commentaries about undergraduate research from current and recently graduated

students of UNH only.

Comm-entary - Comm-entary is the annual student journal of communication, founded in 1981. Articles are

"blind-reviewed" by a student editorial board, that is, the editors do not know the names of the authors of sub-

mitted work until after an article has been accepted for publication. Any communication major, as well as any

other undergraduate student, may submit material for consideration and possible publication. Submission

guidelines are available in the department office.

Sociological Perspectives - Sociological Perspectives is the UNH Sociology Department’s student-produced

academic journal. All Sociology students are encouraged to submit their work. Research projects from the

Methods course or papers written for other sociology courses are equally appropriate.

Dialectic - The Dialectic is the annual University of New Hampshire's undergraduate philosophy journal. .

Currently the journal publishes philosophical essays on all topics, and has moved to an exclusively online pub-

lication. The Dialectic accepts and encourages submissions from any university, and it is the journal’s goal to

promote an international philosophical dialogue amongst undergraduates. Submissions, inquires and any

thoughts or comments on the current issue’s essays should be sent to unh.dialectic@gmail.com.

McNair would like to congratulate Tobi Afolayan for his article:

“Coming To America: The Social and Economic Mobility of African Immigrants in

the United States” which was published in the Inquiry Journal.

UNH UNDERGRADUATE JO URNALS FOR STUDENTS TO SUBMIT THEIR RESEARCH

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SNAP SHOTS OF SUMMER 2010

BE APART OF MCNAIR

Recruitment has begun and we are looking for eligible students who have a strong desire to attend Graduate School. As

part of the McNair Scholars program, participants will receive funding for research, opportunities for travel to graduate

schools, and funding for research conferences all over the United States. More importantly the program provides the

support necessary for scholars to excel in their respected field along with the research experience needed to succeed in

graduate school. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2011, but remember that space is limited so ap-

ply as early as possible.

Benefits of being a McNair Scholar

Academic research experience

Funding for research

Opportunity to travel and research abroad

Consultation and support from a faculty mentor

Opportunity for funding to attend professional conferences and graduate schools

Guidance in selecting graduates schools, preparing applications, and finding funding for graduate programs

Application Fee waivers for over 600 participating graduate schools

If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please contact Tammy Gewehr at:

tammy.gewehr@unh.edu or 603-862-0002

Student Presentation Title/Advisor

George Adams

Beat – Class Modulation in Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians Advisor: Rob Haskins

Victoria Adewumi

Will the Costa Rica Take the ―Poor, Huddled Masses, Yearning to Breathe Free’?: Public Policy and Public Opinion Towards Refugees in Costa Rica

Sinor Ali Clean Drinking Water for Small System Through Intermittent Slow Sand filtration Advisor: Robin Collins

Ramon Calderon

Mathematical Instruction: The Effect on Selecting a Math Related Major Advisor: Karen Graham

Ryan Guidice

Sustainable Agriculture: Policy Challenges in Northern New England

Arisbel Henriquez

Students Assessment of Crime and Safety in the Age of the Clery Act Advisor: Mardi Kidwell

Richard Jimenez

The Relationship Between the Production—Location of Methamphetamine and the Establishment of the Drug in New Markets Advisors: Kevin O’Shea, Ted Kirkpatrick

Phil Lewis Developing a Survey Method to Measure Winter Tick (Dermacentor albipictus) Abundance on Harvested Moose (Alces alces) Advisor: Peter Perkins

Amy Ma Analysis of Intervention on Stressed Pregnant Women's Social Networks Advisor: Barbara White

Miguel Miranda

Desalination With Ultraviolet Light as Pretreatment Advisor: James Malley

Monica Plante

Creating an Apparatus to Microbial Degradation at Cold Temperatures Advisor: Nancy Kinner

Matthew Richards

The Impact of the CSNH Coaching Education Program on Coaching Efficacy Advisor: Karen Collins

Natalie Thomas

The Influence of State Standards on Lesson Designed Advisor: Tim Fukawa-Connelly

Cathleen Turner

The Effects of Hydro-modification on Water Quality in the Lamprey River Watershed Advisor: John Matthew Davis

Michael Vidal

The Directive Functions of Autobiographical Memories: Selecting a Major Advisor: David Pillemer

Zlatan Zuka A Comparative Study of Nonfiltration and Hexane Evaporation for the Recovery of Microalgae Lipids Advisor: Ihab Farag

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CONGRATULATIONS TO T HE PRESENTERS AT THIS YEAR’S URC

UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES

May 10th, 2011 - Senior Celebration, Elliott Alumni Center, 5:30p-8p

May 16th, 2011 - Research requirements due in the McNair Office

May 19th, 2011 - End of the Spring Semester

May 31st, 2011 - Faculty and Staff Summer Orientation

June 7th, 2011 - McNair Summer Classes Begin

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This summer the UNH McNair Scholars Program will be

heading to Ghana as part of the programs research abroad

component. While in Ghana five McNair students will be

conducting research on “Challenges of Development in a

Developing Country.” The students will by flying into

Accra, Ghana and will be staying at the University of Ghana

which is one of the oldest and largest of Ghanaian

universities. While there, the students will be taking classes

and going on excursions with the Aya Centre. The Aya

Centre is a single-purpose, multi-service organization

designed to enhance the learning experience and cultural

awareness of persons traveling to Ghana. For support on

their research the students will be assigned UNH faculty

mentors and will also have the assistance of Antonio Henley,

the McNair Program director who is accompanying them on

the trip.

MCNAIR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: GHANA BOUND

McNair Graduate Opportunity Program University of New Hampshire Stoke Hall, E 14 11 Garrison Avenue Phone: (603) 862-0088 Fax: (603) 862-1927 www.mcnair.unh.edu Email: mcnair.program@unh.edu Facebook: McNair Scholars Program at UNH

Antonio Henley, Director mcnair.director@unh.edu Tammy J. Gewehr, Academic Advisor tammy.gewehr@unh.edu Helen Lonek, Program Assistant helen.lonek@unh.edu

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