The McNair Scholars Program - Issue 31

The McNair Scholars Program (available on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses) is expanding and soliciting potential scholars who are first generation and/or underrepresented in their graduate programs, with a preference given to STEM students. Students must be sophomores, juniors or non-graduating seniors (graduating May 2025, Summer 2025 or December of 2025). One of the goals of the McNair Scholars program is to make sure that participants are interested in pursuing graduate education and earning a Ph.D/Ed.D. The McNair Program is not open to students pursuing professional degrees (e.g., veterinary, medical or law degrees).

Faculty who have current, or potential undergraduate research students meeting this criteria should contact Ana Nuñez (an09815@georgiasouthern.edu). A few highlights about the program are below:

Benefits of joining McNair:

• Faculty mentors are on hand to help students formulate research interests, develop research skills, and prepare for doctoral study

• Individualized assistance to help students address academic needs and enhance efforts to gain admission into graduate programs

• Scholars will have cutting edge research experiences

• Scholars will travel to national symposiums and conferences to present

Summer incentives:

• Extensive work with a faculty mentor

• A stipend will be paid to the scholar

Faculty who serve as mentors also receive a $1,500 stipend during the summer research experience. Please also email me if you are able to serve as a McNair Faculty mentor.