National McNair Research Conferences
- Meet and network with other McNair Scholars from other universities.
- Present your research by doing an oral or poster presentation.
- Work with a faculty mentor in your major for eight weeks of intensive research.
- Receive a stipend to support you while you work.
- Get assistance in paying for additional summer research expenses.
- Receive funding to conduct senior research projects.
- Obtain reimbursement for copying costs.
- Present your research at local and regional conferences.
- GRE prep course offered every semester.
- Receive your own GRE prep book.
- Fee waiver for the GRE offered to ten students each year.
- Computerized GRE preparation software is available on program computers around the year.
- Cambridge Review, Kaplan, & Princeton Review prep books available in program library.
- Meet regularly with a faculty member in your major.
- Get advice from faculty in your field of interest.
- Meet with Mcnair staff to discuss graduate school and academic plans.
- How to apply to graduate school.
- How to obtain graduate school funding.
- How to write a resume and cover letter.
- How to write a winning personal statement.
- How to make a successful research presentation.
- How to use popular software.
- Any suggestions for future workshops are welcomed too!
- Workshop speakers include faculty, staff, graduate students, and university administrators.
- Use an application fee waiver offered by over 100 participating schools.
- Take sponsored trips to graduate school fairs and to visit graduate school programs.
- Have your personal statement and written materials reviewed by staff.
- Use the office telephone to contact graduate schools of interest.
- Access books/pamphlets in our library on researching and succeeding in graduate school.
- Access to Graduate Fellowships.
- Attend professional conferences with a graduate student or faculty mentor at no cost.
- Join a professional organization of your choice in your field.
- Have access to state-of-the-art computers and free color printing.
- Browse program library containing graduate school bulletins, brochures and catalogs.
- McNair students receive priority use on facility computers.
- Access photocopying, color, and laser printing on site.
- Access resume paper, transparencies, folders, computer disks, and other materials.
- Transparencies and poster paper available for presentations.
- Attend picnics, parties, and other gatherings with other McNair scholars.
- Receive funding to attend cultural events on campus.
- Annual McNair Induction Ceremony & Recognition Dinner.
Last Updated: 6/5/09
