Congratulations to Gio, Jakob, and Chloe for being this year's Research Competition Award winners! These three amazing researchers were recognized for their achievements at the 2021 McNair Scholars Annual Awards Banquet. Winners were selected through a double-blind, UNC faculty review process.
- First Place: Giovanni Esparza - "Jorgensen Enjoys Being Christine: Christine Jorgensen's Public Image and How it Shaped a Movement". Faculty Mentors: Dr. Joan Clinefelter and Dr. Chris Talbot.
- Second Place: Jakob Coykendall - "Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ Intimate Communication". Faculty Mentor: Dr. Darren Ilett.
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Third Place: Chloe Parsons - " Food Insecurity in an Anthropogenic Age: An Analysis Into How Consumer Demand Will Shift During Crisis Events". Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christina Kuchmaner.
