Ana Ceniceros
Major(s): Biology (Pre-Dental)
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017
Mentor: Dr. Bouma
Title of Research: The Effectiveness of Two Consumer Model Toothbrush Sanitizers on Streptococcus salivarius
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium, 2015 Adelante National Leadership Institute
Career Aspirations: Pursue dentistry
Extra-Curricular Interest: Current President of Gamma Beta Phi, an active member of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, a current member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Pre-Healthcare Club member, Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society member, Alpha Chi member, Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement member, Attebury Honors Student. I also like to Zumba, watch Youtube videos, and spoil my Pug named Pumba.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? Becoming a McNair Scholar was a priceless opportunity that better equipped me for dental school. McNair Scholars opened up doors that I did not know were possible. They gave me the knowledge that will last me a lifetime, granted me invaluable resources, prepared me for professional school. The McNair Scholars challenged me and shaped me into a better scholar. I am excited to take what I learned from the McNair scholars and apply that towards dentistry.
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Daisy Correa
Major(s): Social Work
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2016
Mentor: Professor Amy Hord
Title of Research: Effects of Cancer on Siblings of Cancer Patients
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
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Jonathan Espinosa
Major(s): I am currently double majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Communication Studies.
Classification: Junior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2018
Mentor: Tanner Robertson, PhD.
Title of Research: Understanding a Modern College Campus: Measuring Compassion as it Relates to the LGBTQIA Community
Career Aspirations: I hope to attend graduate school at the University of California - Berkeley where I will seek both a law degree and a master's in journalism, concurrently. I plan to utilize the skills earned at Berkeley to seek a position as a federal public defender in the United States Court System. I also hope to work in the field of advocacy, especially for the LGBTQIA community, by acting as a legal representative to join the find in ending discrimination.
Extra-Curricular Interest: When not pursuing my academic endeavors, I enjoy being in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipes. I also enjoy watching movies, with horror being my genre of choice.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? Being a scholar in the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program has proven to be one of the most fulling and rewarding experiences of my undergraduate career. By utilizing my ability to think critically, I have come to not only appreciate academic research, but I have gained a better understanding of what will be expected of me as I pursue various degrees at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.
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Michelle Galdamez
Major(s): Bachelors in Science in Health Sciences
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2017
Mentor: Dr. Deborah Davenport
Title of Research: Caring for Our Own: A Study on Hispanic Nursing Student
Conferences Attended and/or Publications:
Career Aspirations: I want to get a Doctorate Degree and one day come back to teach at a University.
Extra-Curricular Interest: I am part of President’s Ambassadors. I am an active member of Adelante, a leadership conference, making an impact on the local community and community service. I’ve been a tour guide with Campus Services for two years. I love traveling and as a personal goal or tradition, I try to travel once a year somewhere new every time.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? McNair Scholar has really given me a new set of opportunities and networking abilities in a field I never thought I would be part of, research. This program gave me the confidence to perform research, present about it, and even aspire for an academic goal as big as a Ph.D. It definitely made possible, with the help of my mentor, to find out more on a topic that I was interested in putting two important parts of my life in one research project: the care of a patient as a nurse, and Hispanics. McNair, one of the best projects I have decided to embark myself, was a task that required time management, organization, and planning, and I encourage every student to experience it.
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Daniel Hernandez
Major(s): Bachelors in Science in Health Sciences
Classification: Junior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2018
Mentor: Dr. Fiaud
Title of Research: The Availability of Equipment in Different Physical Therapy Settings
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: SACNAS Conference, 2016
Career Aspirations: I am looking to get a Doctorate Degree in physical therapy and one day own a physical therapy clinic.
Extra-Curricular Interest: I am the Community Service Officer for the Hispanic Student Association, I am a Rogers LEAD WT Scholar, and I am an active member of the Pre-Healthcare club.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? Being a McNair Scholar has really given me confidence in my ability to perform research. Doing research gave a better understanding of the physical therapy field as well as about graduate school.
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Jonathan Licon
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2017
Mentor: Dr. Karaganis
Title of Research: Circadian Rhythms of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: SACNAS, Pathways, Circadian Clocks
Career Aspirations: I am currently a pre-med student and my end goal is to be a doctor.
Extra-Curricular Interest: I do volunteer work at 7 Star Therapy Riding Center, play the guitar, ride horses, and motorcycle.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? It has significantly enhanced my academic experience. The research experience establishes me over my peers pursuing the same academic career. Allowing me to develop and increase my professionalism and forming my character as a successful candidate for medical school. I thank the McNair Scholars institution for providing me with this opportunity.
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Jasmine Pitts
Major(s): Psychology
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017
Mentor: Dr. Gary Byrd
Title of Research: Laterality: Is it Better to Measure Which Hand or Which Foot?
Career Aspirations: A Ph.D. in School Psychology
Extra-Curricular Interest: I run on the Track and Field Team for West Texas A&M University in which I run the 100m, 200m, and 4by100m relay. I am also a huddle leader for Fellowship of a Christian Athlete (FCA).
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? McNair has given me opportunities that I never knew an undergraduate could have. Not only was I able to investigate more about topics that I was curious about and carry out a research project, but I was also able to learn more about my field of psychology, through my mentor and the different traveling opportunities that I got because I was a McNair Scholar. This program really changed my perspective and gave me the confidence to want to apply and want to get my Ph.D. This by far, was the best decision I’ve made at West Texas A&M University, to become a McNair Scholar.
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Ana Quinones
Major(s): Social Work
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2016
Mentor: Professor Amy Hord
Title of Research: Overcoming Childhood Domestic Violence Trauma: A Strengths-Based Perspective
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
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Ivan Ramirez
Major(s): Sports Exercise and Science
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date:
Mentor: Dr. Jeffrey Casebolt
Title of Research: Is There a Correlation Between Physical Activity and Academic Performance?
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Alexys Romero
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017
Mentor: Freddie J. Davis, Ph.D.
Title of Research: Feasibility of Wind Turbines in Small Communities
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: SACNAS 2017
Career Aspirations: Work as an engineer in the field of wind power.
Extra-Curricular Interest: Playing soccer and video games, watching sports and the Walking Dead, and going out to the movies with friends and family.
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? Being a McNair Scholar has helped me gain knowledge of the wind power industry as a whole that could help me become an engineer in that field which is my ultimate goal. Being able to do research was a great learning experience different than that of a general classroom setting. I also made great friends through the program.
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Quinton Romero
Major(s) : Mathematics
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: Fall 2017
Mentor: Dr. Lockwood
Title of Research: A Mathematical Model of the Propagation of Ragweed
Conferences Attended and/or Publications: SACNAS 2016
Career Aspirations: Mathematics Professor
Extra-Curricular Interest: Cooking, yoga, swimming, reading, and watching cheesy movies
How has being a McNair Scholar enhanced your academic experience? McNair has jump-started my research for the Attebury Honors program. Starting the project early in my college career is helpful because I can take a relaxed pace with my project allowing me to focus on classes when I need to. I now have an idea about what to expect from my graduate school experience and how to prepare for admissions.
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Sheneka Wallace
Major(s): Education
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017
Mentor: Dr. Nabarun Ghosh
Title of Research: Assessment of Health and the Behavioral Outcomes of Students
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