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Congratulations to our new scholars admitted Fall 2011: Megan Abell. Mercedes Gomez, Lonnie Mann. Benard McKinley, and Ravyn Shelton,
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Find out more about the program
The SIUC McNair Scholars Program provides enriching educational experiences for low-income, first-generation college students and members of underserved groups in higher education. Through a strong mentoring network, the program supports and sponsors educational and professional development activities that lay the foundation for stellar research and academic skills. We promote academic excellence, success in graduate school, and achievement of a PhD. (Why do research?)
Other SIUC Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
- REACH
- Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
- Undergraduate Assistantships
- Saluki Research Rookies
- University Honors Program
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education award number: P217A070243. Principal Investigators: Dr. Karen Renzaglia, Associate Dean, College of Science and Associate Professor, Plant Biology and Dr. Julia Spears, former Director, McNair Scholars Program and Saluki Research Rookies Program.