McNair Scholars Program
CWU McNair Scholars Program
(McNair Director, Faculty Coordinator, Scholars and Mentors)
(Video regarding McNair Scholars)
New Location: Hertz Hall 109
Summer 2011 Intersession Office Hours:
Monday
- Thursdays, 8am - 4pm
Central Washington University is committed to increasing
the number of low-income, first generation undergraduates and
underrepresented minority students who earn doctoral degrees. Funded by
Congress through the U.S. Department of Education, there are 178 programs
on campuses nationwide. CWU is proud to have been one of the original
McNair institutions in the country, and among the first in Washington
state.
This program prepares participants for doctoral studies
through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
If you are considering a career in research or university
teaching, you should participate in the CWU McNair Scholars Program. Your
participation in this program will not only enhance your qualifications as
a candidate for graduate school, it will give you the opportunity to
experience the professional side of academia firsthand.
Program Overview
The McNair Scholars Program is a two-year program of scholarly activities that includes:
- One-on-one meetings with a faculty mentor in your field;
- A paid, nine-week, full-time summer research fellowship;
- Training in how to write and present a scholarly research paper;
- The opportunity to present a paper at a minimum of two research conferences, including Central's SOURCE conference;
- Regional graduate school visits;
- Guidance through the graduate school application process, including applying for fellowships; and
- Other co-curricular and pre-professional training;
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