Two students have been selected to participate in the NDSU McNair Scholars program. They are seniors Grant Herges, a microbiology major, and Niccole Schaible, an electrical engineering major with a biomedical specialization.
Students chosen for the program have the opportunity to engage in graduate level research under the guidance of faculty and library mentors. John McEvoy, assistant professor of microbiology, is the faculty mentor for Herges and Daniel Ewert, professor and chair of electrical engineering, is the faculty mentor for Schaible. Marilyn Hedberg is the library mentor for Herges, and Mark England is the library mentor for Schaible.
McNair Scholars are selected from NDSU undergraduates who demonstrate strong academic potential and show an interest in research. In addition to a monthly research stipend and an opportunity to attend conferences related to their studies, the program provides educational and support services to prepare scholars for an advanced degree.
Named after Challenger space shuttle crewmember Ronald E. McNair, the NDSU program is one of the original 14 McNair programs in the country. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is administered by the Office of TRIO Programs in the Division of Student Affairs.
For more information, contact Kay Modin, McNair Scholars program director, at 1-8029.