A group of McNair Scholars posing at UCLA

We’re thrilled to welcome SIX new McNair Scholars to our program this academic year!

  • Danya Al Nazal, Senior, Neuroscience and Molecular Biology
  • Kate Timothy, Senior, Neuroscience and Psychology
  • Renae Hernandez, Senior, Environmental Studies
  • Cristal Berumen Alvarado, Senior, Business Administration
  • Trieu Lam, Junior, Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Rosilio Roman, Junior, Computer Science

These talented Scholars bring incredible potential, and we’re excited to have them with us!

To adapt to evolving program and student needs, we are also implementing a new onboarding initiative alongside our regular recruitment efforts.ÌýWe are excited to announce a special recruitment opportunity for the 2024-2025 academic year:Ìýthis year only, the program is seeking five current juniors for immediate admission.Ìý Ìý

The McNair Scholars Program provides invaluable opportunities to prepare underrepresented students for graduate school. Selected scholars will receive research funding, faculty mentorship, and access to targeted professional development aimed at making them highly competitive candidates for research-based graduate programs.ÌýDon’t miss this unique chance to gain the skills and support needed to excel in graduate education. Applications are open now, and juniors from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.Ìý

For more information and to apply, visit colorado.edu/mcnair or contact mcnairscholars@colorado.edu .

About the McNair Scholars ProgramÌý Ìý

The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded initiative designed to prepare first-generation students with financial need and/or historically underrepresented students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.Ìý.