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McNair Graduate Oppo rtuni ty Pro gram, Uni ve rsi ty of New Hamp shire Vo lume 18 : I ssue 1 Sp ri ng 201 1
CONGRATULATIONS TO O UR 2011 SENIORS
A Newsletter
The Orbiter
Victoria Adewumi
Joshua Albair
Katie Fitzgerald
Miguel Miranda
Hoan Nguyen
Amadin Osagiede
Cassie Guerra
Samantha Lee
Ryan Guidice
Inside this Issue
Senior Celebration Speaker
What's Next for McNair Seniors
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What's Next for McNair Seniors 3
Huston we have lift off
Places to Get Published
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Be apart of McNair
Snapshots of 2010
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Presenters at the URC 6
McNair Study Abroad
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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This year’s Senior Celebration will take place on May 10, 2011 in the 1925 room of the Elliot Alumni Center. Join us to celebrate the hard work of our graduating McNair students. Congratulations to all and the best of luck on your future endeavors.
LET’S CELEBRATE!
Monica Plante
Aarron Winter
Ramon Caldron
Tobi Afolyan
This year’s guest speaker at the McNair Senior Celebration is Airín Denise Martínez, PhD a
Kellogg Health Postdoctoral Fellow in the Community Track Program at the Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health. She earned her doctoral degree in sociology from the
University of California, San Francisco in June 2010. Her previous education includes a
bachelor of science in sociology, with a minor in pre-med biology from Barry University.
Research Interests and Projects: Dr. Martínez’s interest to pursue research came after
participating in the McNair Summer Research Program at the University of New Hampshire
(UNH). She was the first UNH McNair Scholar in the 2002 summer cohort to receive a PhD
Degree.
Dr. Martínez is interested in how lay health practices among Spanish-speaking, Latino
immigrants change as a result of migration and trans-nationalism. Specifically, her research
examines the lay health practice of comiendo bien (eating well) among Latino immigrant
families in San Francisco. While many researchers would try to understand how cultural
changes mediate Latinos’ dietary practices through “acculturation,” Dr. Martínez uses a
transnational lens. Her research takes into consideration how Latino immigrants’ dietary
practices were already reflecting Western habits as a result of interaction with family
members living in the US and globalization’s many influences in Latin America. During her
dissertation research she collaborated with Latino immigrant organizations, which re-ignited
her interest in participatory research.
She is currently conducting a community-based participatory research project with Casa de
Maryland, assessing the occupational health needs of the growing Latino immigrant
population in Baltimore. The results are intended to create new culturally-specific and gender
-specific health interventions and decipher ways to address employers and policy makers.
SENIOR CELEBRATION S PEAKER:
Airín D. Martínez
PhD
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Victoria Adewumi graduates
UNH majoring in Political
Science and International Affairs.
Victoria plans to stay at UNH and
earn a master’s degree in Political
Science. Her mentor while with
the McNair Program was Dr.
Mary Malone, of the UNH
Department of Political Science.
Joshua Albair graduates UNH
majoring in Computer Informa-
tion Systems and Linguistics.
After graduation Joshua plans to
either teach English in France, or
Attend the University of Hawaii.
While with the McNair Program
Josh was mentored by Dr. Ro-
chelle Lieber, of the UNH De-
partment of English.
WHATS NEXT FOR MCNAIR SENIORS
Tobi Afolyan graduates UNH
majoring in Communications
and International Affairs. After
graduation Tobi will be doing
an Internship in Washington
D.C. and will also be applying
to graduate schools. His mentor
while with the McNair Program
was Dr. Clifford Brown, of the
UNH Department of Sociology
WHATS NEXT FOR MCNAIR SENIORS
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Samantha Lee graduates UNH
majoring in Zoology. While with
the McNair Program Samantha’s
advisor was Win Watson.
Katie Fitzgerald graduates UNH
with a major in Communication
Sciences and Disorders. Katie
plans to attend University of Cen-
tral Florida after graduation. Her
mentor while in the McNair Pro-
gram was Dr. Michael Fraas, of
the UNH Department of Commu-
nication Sciences and Disorders.
Cassie Guerra graduates UNH
with a major in Zoology. After
graduation Cassie plans to stay at
UNH and study Liberal Arts. Her
mentor while with the McNair Pro-
gram was Dr. Michelle Scott, of the
UNH Department of Biological Sci-
ences.
Ryan Guidice graduates UNH with
a major in International Business
and Economics. Ryan has decided
to attend graduate school at Univer-
sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
after he leaves UNH. While with the
McNair Program Ryan was men-
tored by Dr. John Halstead, of the
UNH Department of Natural Re-
sources & the
Environment.
Ramon Caldron graduates UNH
majoring in Statistics. After gradua-
tion Ramon is applying to work with
the service organization, City Year.
His mentor while with the McNair
Program was Dr. Karen Graham, of
the UNH Department of Mathemat-
ics and Director of the Leitzel Cen-
ter.
Amadin Osagiede graduates UNH
majoring in Civil Engineering.
Amadin plans on attending Purdue
University in Indiana after gradua-
tion. His mentor while with the
McNair Program was Dr. Ricardo
Medina, of the UNH Department
of Civil Engineering.
Miguel Miranda graduates UNH
majoring in Environmental Engi-
neering. After graduation Miguel
will be attending Virginia Tech
where he will be studying Environ-
mental Engineering. While with
the McNair Program Miguel was
mentored by Dr. James Malley, of
the UNH Department of Civil En-
gineering.
Hoan Nguyen graduates UNH with
a Bachelors degree in Psychology.
After she graduates Hoan has de-
cided to attend Columbia University
where she will be studying Occupa-
tional Therapy. While with the
McNair Program Hoan was men-
tored by Dr. Barbara White, of the
UNH Department of Occupational
Therapy.
Aarron Winter graduates UNH
with a degree in Psychology. Af-
ter graduation Aarron will be
working with Cutco. His mentor
while with the McNair Program
was Jack Mayer.
Monica Plante graduates UNH
with a Civil Engineering degree.
Monica plans on attending the Uni-
versity of Main, Orono where she
will continue studying Civil Engi-
neering. Monica’s mentor while
with the McNair Program was Dr.
Nancy Kinner and Zachery Magdol,
of the UNH Department of Civil
Engineering.
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HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF
Volume 18: Issue 1
PLACES TO GET PUBLIS HED
This May, a commemoration of the 25th
Anniversary of Dr. Ronald McNair and the
Challenger was held in Huston, Texas.
Tammy Gewehr, Advisor for the McNair
Program, along with students, Victoria Ade-
wumi and Monica Plante were in atten-
dance, representing the UNH McNair Pro-
gram. The event was held to celebrate the
legacies of the brave astronauts, and to
heighten youth science, technology, engi-
neering, and math (STEM) Education. The
event also showcased the Dr. Ronald E.
McNair Educational (D.R.E.M.E.) Science
Literacy Foundation. This foundation aims
to promote STEM education in middle
school children and to carry on Dr.
McNair’s dream for all youth to receive a
quality education.
Inquiry - Inquiry journal is the online, multi-disciplinary undergraduate research journal of the University of
New Hampshire. It is published annually in April at www.unh.edu/inquiryjournal. The journal accepts submis-
sions for research articles and commentaries about undergraduate research from current and recently graduated
students of UNH only.
Comm-entary - Comm-entary is the annual student journal of communication, founded in 1981. Articles are
"blind-reviewed" by a student editorial board, that is, the editors do not know the names of the authors of sub-
mitted work until after an article has been accepted for publication. Any communication major, as well as any
other undergraduate student, may submit material for consideration and possible publication. Submission
guidelines are available in the department office.
Sociological Perspectives - Sociological Perspectives is the UNH Sociology Department’s student-produced
academic journal. All Sociology students are encouraged to submit their work. Research projects from the
Methods course or papers written for other sociology courses are equally appropriate.
Dialectic - The Dialectic is the annual University of New Hampshire's undergraduate philosophy journal. .
Currently the journal publishes philosophical essays on all topics, and has moved to an exclusively online pub-
lication. The Dialectic accepts and encourages submissions from any university, and it is the journal’s goal to
promote an international philosophical dialogue amongst undergraduates. Submissions, inquires and any
thoughts or comments on the current issue’s essays should be sent to [email protected].
McNair would like to congratulate Tobi Afolayan for his article:
“Coming To America: The Social and Economic Mobility of African Immigrants in
the United States” which was published in the Inquiry Journal.
UNH UNDERGRADUATE JO URNALS FOR STUDENTS TO SUBMIT THEIR RESEARCH
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SNAP SHOTS OF SUMMER 2010
BE APART OF MCNAIR
Recruitment has begun and we are looking for eligible students who have a strong desire to attend Graduate School. As
part of the McNair Scholars program, participants will receive funding for research, opportunities for travel to graduate
schools, and funding for research conferences all over the United States. More importantly the program provides the
support necessary for scholars to excel in their respected field along with the research experience needed to succeed in
graduate school. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2011, but remember that space is limited so ap-
ply as early as possible.
Benefits of being a McNair Scholar
Academic research experience
Funding for research
Opportunity to travel and research abroad
Consultation and support from a faculty mentor
Opportunity for funding to attend professional conferences and graduate schools
Guidance in selecting graduates schools, preparing applications, and finding funding for graduate programs
Application Fee waivers for over 600 participating graduate schools
If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please contact Tammy Gewehr at:
[email protected] or 603-862-0002
Student Presentation Title/Advisor
George Adams
Beat – Class Modulation in Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians Advisor: Rob Haskins
Victoria Adewumi
Will the Costa Rica Take the ―Poor, Huddled Masses, Yearning to Breathe Free’?: Public Policy and Public Opinion Towards Refugees in Costa Rica
Sinor Ali Clean Drinking Water for Small System Through Intermittent Slow Sand filtration Advisor: Robin Collins
Ramon Calderon
Mathematical Instruction: The Effect on Selecting a Math Related Major Advisor: Karen Graham
Ryan Guidice
Sustainable Agriculture: Policy Challenges in Northern New England
Arisbel Henriquez
Students Assessment of Crime and Safety in the Age of the Clery Act Advisor: Mardi Kidwell
Richard Jimenez
The Relationship Between the Production—Location of Methamphetamine and the Establishment of the Drug in New Markets Advisors: Kevin O’Shea, Ted Kirkpatrick
Phil Lewis Developing a Survey Method to Measure Winter Tick (Dermacentor albipictus) Abundance on Harvested Moose (Alces alces) Advisor: Peter Perkins
Amy Ma Analysis of Intervention on Stressed Pregnant Women's Social Networks Advisor: Barbara White
Miguel Miranda
Desalination With Ultraviolet Light as Pretreatment Advisor: James Malley
Monica Plante
Creating an Apparatus to Microbial Degradation at Cold Temperatures Advisor: Nancy Kinner
Matthew Richards
The Impact of the CSNH Coaching Education Program on Coaching Efficacy Advisor: Karen Collins
Natalie Thomas
The Influence of State Standards on Lesson Designed Advisor: Tim Fukawa-Connelly
Cathleen Turner
The Effects of Hydro-modification on Water Quality in the Lamprey River Watershed Advisor: John Matthew Davis
Michael Vidal
The Directive Functions of Autobiographical Memories: Selecting a Major Advisor: David Pillemer
Zlatan Zuka A Comparative Study of Nonfiltration and Hexane Evaporation for the Recovery of Microalgae Lipids Advisor: Ihab Farag
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CONGRATULATIONS TO T HE PRESENTERS AT THIS YEAR’S URC
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES
May 10th, 2011 - Senior Celebration, Elliott Alumni Center, 5:30p-8p
May 16th, 2011 - Research requirements due in the McNair Office
May 19th, 2011 - End of the Spring Semester
May 31st, 2011 - Faculty and Staff Summer Orientation
June 7th, 2011 - McNair Summer Classes Begin
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This summer the UNH McNair Scholars Program will be
heading to Ghana as part of the programs research abroad
component. While in Ghana five McNair students will be
conducting research on “Challenges of Development in a
Developing Country.” The students will by flying into
Accra, Ghana and will be staying at the University of Ghana
which is one of the oldest and largest of Ghanaian
universities. While there, the students will be taking classes
and going on excursions with the Aya Centre. The Aya
Centre is a single-purpose, multi-service organization
designed to enhance the learning experience and cultural
awareness of persons traveling to Ghana. For support on
their research the students will be assigned UNH faculty
mentors and will also have the assistance of Antonio Henley,
the McNair Program director who is accompanying them on
the trip.
MCNAIR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: GHANA BOUND
McNair Graduate Opportunity Program University of New Hampshire Stoke Hall, E 14 11 Garrison Avenue Phone: (603) 862-0088 Fax: (603) 862-1927 www.mcnair.unh.edu Email: [email protected] Facebook: McNair Scholars Program at UNH
Antonio Henley, Director [email protected] Tammy J. Gewehr, Academic Advisor [email protected] Helen Lonek, Program Assistant [email protected]
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