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2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium


July 09, 2021

This year ten McNair scholars culminated their research projects by presenting their findings at the McNair Summer Research Colloquium. The colloquium, which was hosted at the Lindou Auditorium and steamed live on Zoom, was attended by staff and faculty from various departments and organizations on campus and capped off with a Qdoba catered lunch. Congratulations to our scholars who worked diligently on their research all year and did a great job presenting in-person for the first time! 

Presenters: 

    • Nicola Anglo-Raymundo:“Culturally Relevant Literature in Secondary Schools: A Study in Usage and Limitations”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stacy Bailey
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    • Adeleine V. Santos:“Historical and Contemporary Influences of Colonial and White Supremacist Ideologies, Policies and Practices on Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the U.S. Education System”
      • Faculty Mentor: Corey Evans 
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    • Karime Isabel Carrillo Rojas:“The COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact of Latino Community-Based Newspapers”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Alcantar
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    • Jakob Coykendall:“Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ Intimate Communication”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Darren Ilett
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    • Chloe Parsons:“Food Insecurity in an Anthropogenic Age: An Analysis into How Consumer Demand Wil Shift During Crisis Events”
      • Faculty Mentors: Dr. Christina Kuchmaner
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    • Gisselle Lopez Hernandez:“Mental Trauma from the Migrant Journey: Mental Health Services Available to Migrants”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Alcantar
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    • Ricel Lopez:“El Dolor en la Cultura: Latinx Depression and Coping Strategies”
      • Faculty Mentors: Dr. Tobias Guzmán and Patricia Escobar
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    • Olivia Sponsler:“Childhood Maltreatment, Depression, Chronic Pain in College Students: An Exploratory Correlational Study”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eric Peterson
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    • Giovanni Esparza:“Jorgensen Enjoys Being Christine: Christine Jorgensen’s Public Image and How It Shaped a Movement"
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joan Clinefelter and Dr. Chris Talbot
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    • Drew Gonzales:“Modes in Trans Epistemology: Imagining a Trans Erotic”
      • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christ Talbot

2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium

2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium

2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium

2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium

2021 McNair Summer Research Colloquium