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CSUDH MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM CSUDH Mc. Nair Scholars Program LIB 4516 (4 th floor)

CSUDH MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM CSUDH Mc. Nair Scholars Program LIB 4516 (4 th floor) mcnair@csudh. edu www. csudh. edu/mcnair

Mission, Vision, & Goals • The Mc. Nair Scholars Program aims to fund and

Mission, Vision, & Goals • The Mc. Nair Scholars Program aims to fund and support first- generation, low income students, and/or underrepresented students preparing for their doctoral studies

Why pursue graduate school? • Opens more doors for opportunity in the field of

Why pursue graduate school? • Opens more doors for opportunity in the field of higher education • Participation in undergrad research • Writing a research proposal • Understanding the differences between research methods • Attending conferences • Allows for a connection with professors and peers • Better navigation of your institution through the guidance of your mentors and peers

Benefits of Being a Mc. Nair Scholar • Individual academic planning and advising •

Benefits of Being a Mc. Nair Scholar • Individual academic planning and advising • Full preparation for and help with the graduate school application process and fellowship application process • Receive a $2, 400 summer research stipend by being part of a summer research program either off-campus or on campus • Faculty mentor • Travel funding to Research 1 institutions and relevant conferences to present completed research • Research Methods Course: UNV 395 • Access to all Mc. Nair Scholars Program facilities and resources • Lifetime Mc. Nair Scholar designation

Requirements and Time Commitments • The program is an intensive, year-long research program (includes

Requirements and Time Commitments • The program is an intensive, year-long research program (includes summer) • Expectations: • Participate in all workshops, seminars, meetings, and classes • Complete the UNV 395 Research Methods class (spring semester) • Complete a summer research project under the guidance of a faculty • • mentor Present completed research project at CSUDH Student Research Day Maintain minimum 3. 0 GPA Apply to a minimum of 6 graduate programs and minimum of 4 fellowships Maintain contact with CSUDH Mc. Nair Scholars Program for 10 years

Student Research Day 2019 • February 13 - 14, 2019 • Timeline • Research

Student Research Day 2019 • February 13 - 14, 2019 • Timeline • Research is approved by faculty mentor • Apply online: http: //csudh. infoready 4. com • Select format presentation… • Presentation Format: • Oral Presentation • Poster Presentation • Roundtable Discussion • Deadlines: • Abstract – December 7 th • Supplemental Material – January 10 th (only Oral)

When can I apply? • Applications are due October 1, 2018 • Eligibility: •

When can I apply? • Applications are due October 1, 2018 • Eligibility: • Sophomore, junior, or senior (1 year remaining) status • A U. S. citizen or permanent resident • A first-generation college student who is ALSO low income (i. e. , Pell Grant eligible) OR a member of a group under-represented in graduate study (African-American, Hispanic, Native American)

Application Process • Phase I • Applicant info • Academic info • Research Interest

Application Process • Phase I • Applicant info • Academic info • Research Interest • Future Plans • Phase II • Statement of Purpose • Personal Statement • Phase III • Interview

Future Mc. Nair Information Sessions • Wednesday, September 12 at 12 -12: 30 pm

Future Mc. Nair Information Sessions • Wednesday, September 12 at 12 -12: 30 pm in LIB 4524 Mc. Nair Office: LIB 4516 (4 th Floor) mcnair@csudh. edu

Any Questions? Mc. Nair Office: LIB 4516 mcnair@csudh. edu

Any Questions? Mc. Nair Office: LIB 4516 mcnair@csudh. edu