TAMUK McNair Scholars Program

This past Monday, our McNair Scholars presented their summer research projects to family, friends, and the university community at the 29th Annual McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium. Each scholar poured countless hours into their projects, and their dedication was inspiring to witness! We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our scholars on their journey. ✨ 💙 💛

We are so proud of our scholars Melanie Munoz and Brian Briones for their internship work with the Smithsonian Museum of National History. Way to go scholars! 👏🏼👏🏼💙

McNair Scholar and senior art major, Anjelica Cantu, has been featured on KRIS 6 News for her research and sculpture of La Llorona—a legendary figure in Mexican folklore known for themes of love, betrayal, and grief. Anjelica dedicated her McNair Summer Internship exploring the emotional depth of La Llorona’s tale, collaborating with South Texas artists to understand the impact of folklore on artistic expression. Her journey led her to craft powerful 3D sculptures, connecting deeply with the story through her hands-on work with ceramics. Anjelica will be presenting her research and photos of her artwork to the public, along with the rest of the McNair Scholars, on Monday, Nov. 4th, at 1 p.m. at the McNair Annual Research Symposium. To see the full story, visit https://lnkd.in/gcqB8tQK https://lnkd.in/gq74K9Qe

Congratulations Music Scholars and a big thanks to the TAMUK School of Music for organizing this important event for undergraduate student researchers. Proud momma McNair moment right here! 🥹🥲

🎉 A big congratulations to our incredible music McNair Scholars for being featured in the School of Music’s first Undergraduate Research Showcase! 🎶✨Their inspiring summer research projects laid the foundation for this exciting new event, spotlighting undergrad researchers in music for the very first time. We're beyond proud of these trailblazers for their hard work, dedication, and passion for music and research! 🎓💡 #McNairScholars #MusicResearch #TRIOworks

You are invited to the 29th Annual McNair Research Symposium on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the MSUB Ballroom A. Join us to see the amazing research that our McNair Scholars completed this past summer! #tamukmcnair #TRIOWORKs

The applications for the McNair Scholars Program's 2024-2025 cohort are open and the deadline to apply will be October 31st. Please help us share this with anyone who would like to join our amazing community of scholars! For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ5vB9H6

Join us for our Virtual McNair Information Session on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The McNair staff along with current and former McNair Scholars will share information about the opportunities and services offered, student expectations, application process, eligibility and more. To register, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/g2cZckZ7 💛💙 #TAMUKMcNair #TRIOworks

We are beyond proud to celebrate these remarkable scholars as they embark on their graduate school journeys at institutions across Texas and the nation! 🌟 Your dedication, perseverance, and passion have brought you to this exciting next step, and we can't wait to see all that you will achieve. Wishing you success in every class, project, and opportunity that comes your way! @Delilah Bernal @Hailey Cabrera, @Isla Coronado, @Nayeli Flores, Rosaura Hernandez, Christina Lopez 💛 💙 # TRIOworks

There’s no better day to celebrate my 5th year as Director of the McNair Scholars Program than final research poster presentation day surrounded by my amazing scholars and staff. Being in this role is one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life and I hope that I can continue making a difference in the years to come. 💛💙