McNair Alumni
McNair Class of 1998
Professor
Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
"I would not have my doctorate in Sociology and be a college professor today if it had not been for the McNair Scholars program. As a McNair Scholar I gained valuable research experience, academic confidence and pride. Growing up in a low income, first generation family, I was not familiar with higher education and the world of academic research."
McNair Class of 2000
Professor
Department of Indian Studies, University of
Minnesota-Duluth
"I strongly believe that I would not have attended graduate school or earned a Ph.D. without the McNair Scholars Program. The research experience was excellent preparation for graduate school and provided the opportunity to get to know other students with both similar and diverse experiences. McNair helped me find graduate programs that fit my needs and interests and made applying to graduate school much easier."
Simon K. Shannon, Ph.D.
McNair Class of 1997
Supervisor
Organic and Biochemical Technologies,
Corning Inc.
"The McNair Scholars program was a positive influence and contributor to my early scientific and professional development. I was given the opportunity to conduct research and I learned challenging experimental and analytical chemistry techniques. Being around other students from a wide range of disciplines helped me understand how research is conducted in other fields. I thank the McNair staff at the University of Minnesota for their dedication and support that helped shape me into the scholar and leader that I am today."
