McNair Scholars Program Cohort 2020-2021
Incoming Juniors and Super Seniors
SCHOLAR & MAJOR(S)/ MINOR(S)
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FUN FACT ABOUT ME!
Nicola Anglo-Raymundo
English Secondary Education with a concentration in CLD English Education
Culturally Relevant Literature in Secondary Schools: A Study in Usage and Limitations
Each summer I always have a fun (and sometimes random) topic that I want to research on. This summer I'm doing a lot of research about the history of pirates and studying Filipino diaspora
Dawson Budke
Cell & Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Effect on Hypo/hyper-methylation Rates on Genome Regions CDKN1A, BMAL1, NR1C3, and PNPLA3 with CBG Implementation Utilizing a Mice Model with MCD Diet to Induce NASH
I was born and raised in Alaska and I'm bilingual (English/Spanish)
Karime (Izzy) Carrillo Rojas
Mexican American Studies & Human Services
From the 1918 Flu Pandemic to the COVID-19 Crisis: The Impact of Racism and Health Inequity in Latino Communities across Colorado
I love crime podcasts and reptiles! I have a leopard gecko!
Bella Cordon
Psychology and Human Services
Associations Between Childhood Maltreatment, Mental Health and Coping Skills During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I’m a tutor
Jakob Coykendall
Asian Studies with minors in Japanese, Sociology, and Communication Studies
Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ Intimate Communication
I love to collect video games, dolls, and books!
Gio Esparza
History for Secondary Education with minors in Anthropology and Special Education
“Jorgensen Enjoys Being Christine”: Christine Jorgensen’s Public Image and How It Shaped a Movement
I have met and talked to Dolores Huerta and she told me she was proud of me for being a teacher! (I only fanboyed a little)
Zach Gonzales
English & Philosophy with a minor in Gender Studies
Modes in Trans Epistemology: Imagining a Trans Erotic
I could eat dessert for every meal
Ricel Lopez
Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish
El Dolor en la Cultura: Latinx Depression and Coping Strategies
I know how to dance 8 Latinx dances
Gisselle Lopez Hernandez
Political Science with minors in Legal Studies and Mexican American Studies
Mental Trauma from the Migrant Journey: Mental Health Services Available to Migrants
When I’m not in school, I’ll most certainly be in Mexico!
Isabel Martinez-Venegas
Biology with an emphasis in Pre-health with a minor in Chemistry
Veterinarian Perceptions Regarding Preparedness for their Profession
I’m a big fan of the MCU and I collect MCU related funko pops!
Daniela Mburunyeme
Sociology & Philosophy
Examining the Beliefs and Emotions of Men Who Purchase Sex
I can speak 4 languages (English, French, Lingala, Sango)
Chloe Parsons
Economics & Finance
Food insecurity in an Anthropogenic Age: An Analysis into How Consumer Demand Will Shift during Crisis Events
I’m a digital artist
Jasmine Poblano
Mexican American Studies Concentration in Social Justice and Public Policy with minors in Leadership Studies and History
Disrupting the Narrative: Chicana voices in MEChA on the University of Northern Colorado’s Campus 1993-2000
I roller skate hard core
Bianca Ramos
Sociology with a minor in Psychology
Tu Lucha Es Mi Lucha: BIPOC Students’ Sense of Belonging in Higher Education
I recently became a Tia/Aunt for the first time!
Adeleine Santos
Sociology Concentration in Institutions and Inequalities with minors in Africana Studies and Mexican American Studies
Epistemic Violence Against Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in Education, and the Reclamation of Traditional Cultural Epistemes and Pedagogies
I love my houseplants and gifting plants!
Olivia Sponsler-Sánchez
Psychology & Music
Childhood Maltreatment, Depression, and Chronic Pain in College Students: An Exploratory Correlational Study
My dream prize is a lifetime supply of Ben & Jerry's ice cream
Continuing Seniors
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MENTOR(S)
Yessica Berumen Martinez
Anthropology & Human Services
Intergroup Perceptions of Skin Color Preferences and Dating Among Latinx Adults
2020 McNair Research Award - Second Place
Dr. Kyle Anne Nelson, Department of Sociology
Olivia Bobbitt
Sociology with minors in Africana Studies and Psychology
Stages of Racial Identity Development Among Multiracial Undergraduates
2020 McNair Research Award - First Place
Dr. Clifford Leek, Department of Sociology
Joelle Jenkins
Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a minor in Biology
Aspects of Identity that Inform Black College Students' Experiences and Consideration of the Natural Environment
Dr. Chelsie Romulo, Department of Geography, GIS, & Sustainability
Casey Montoya
Human Services, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Anthropology
Food and Housing Insecurity of College Students at the University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Elizabeth Gilbert, Department of Community Health Education
Abril Olivas
Mexican American Studies with an emphasis in Secondary Teaching and CLD Endorsement with a minor in Spanish
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: An Analysis of its Presence within a Teacher Preparation Program
Dr. Dana Walker, School of Teacher Education
Yessica Rodriguez
Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Health and a minor in Sociology and Chemistry
Quantification of Male and Female Feather Temperature in Relation to Color in American Robins (Turdus migratorius)
2020 McNair Research Award - Honorable Mention
Dr. Lauryn Benedict, Department of Biology
Karina Sanchez, Doctoral Student
Theresa Schwartz
Anthropology with a minor in Biology
Determining Dietary Niche in Primates Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence
2020 McNair Research Award - Third Place
Research Excellence Award for Undergraduate Poster Natural & Health Sciences - Finalist
Dr. Marian Hamilton, Department of Anthropology
Collin Slutzky
Economics & Mathematics
Funding Efforts to Manage Invasive Species
Dr. Mark Eiswerth, Department of Economics
Andrea White
Psychology with a minor in Biology and Human Services
How the Chameleon Effect Impacts Introverts and Extroverts in Social and Academic Settings
2020 McNair Research Award - Honorable Mention
Dr. Cassendra Bergstrom, Department of Psychology
