McNair Scholars draws 19 new students
Press Release
Issue date: 3/4/09 Section: Student Life
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As noted below, Concord's McNair Scholars come from within as well as from Bluefield State College and West Virginia State University (two partnering McNair Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the area):
Bluefield State College: Kayla Fazio (Princeton, WV) - Applied Science, Kerrie Graham (Lashmeet, WV) - Social Science, Saul Sarr (Bluefield, WV) - Computer Science, Michael Sumrall (Bluefield, WV) - Computer Science/Networking, Sara Wimmer (Bluefield, VA) - Applied Science;
Concord University: Ashtin Adkins (Red House, WV) - Psychology, Susan Cheek (Crab Orchard, WV) - Social Studies/Secondary Education, Roberta Dickerson (Pearisburg, VA) - Political Science, Piedad Goulet (Clarksburg, WV) - Biology, Samantha Grimmett (Greenville, WV) - Social Work, Sarah Justus (Hurley, VA) - Pre-Professional Biology, Randall Lilly (Camp Creek, WV) - Studio Art/Graphic Design, Amber McCoy (Wilmington, DE) - Elementary/Special Education , Katrina Ostermann (Daleville,VA) - Pre-Professional Biology, Paul Redden (Shady Spring, WV) - Business Administration/Mathematics, Darren Sanders (Princeton, WV) - Comprehensive Chemistry, Patricia "Lynn" Shannon (Eccles, WV) - Geography,
West Virginia State University: Edna Frimpong (Institute, WV) - English Literature, Terasina Neely (South Charleston, WV) - Communications
The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded program named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, an ill-fated member of the 1986 Challenger crew. It offers qualifying college students from disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to prepare academically and socially for the rigors of graduate study. Preparatory services include: a faculty-supervised research experience in one's major, assistance with the graduate admissions process, program-sponsored trips to prospective graduate schools and professional conferences, research-related workshops/seminars, and academic counseling. Scholars also earn academic credit for their research and a small research stipend.
Concord University is one of two institutions in West Virginia to host a McNair Scholars Program. Since its inception in 1995, more than 195 students have participated in the program. Three Scholars to date have earned Ph.D.s: Lisa M. Darlington, Angela Frye-Keaton, and Rebecca Ryan.
For more information on the Concord University McNair Scholars Program, please contact Dr. Rod Klein at 304-384-5222 or kleinr@concord.edu.
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