Two BSC Students are Invited
to Participate in the
Concord University
McNair Scholars Program

In December 2006, the McNair Advisory Committee invited 13 students to participate in the Concord University McNair Scholars Program:

Kylene A. Babski ( Princeton, WV): Studio Art; Concord University
Faithen M. Burkhammer ( Parkersburg, WV): Psychology; Concord University
Elizabeth J. “Jodie” Burton ( Bluefield, WV): Social Science; Bluefield State College
Akeya S. Carter-Bozman ( Beckley, WV): Social Work; Concord University
Ruth E. Clausen ( Lindside, WV): Advertising/Graphic Design; Concord University
Marsha K. Edwards (True, WV): Social Work; Concord University
Jared D. Fontaine ( Athens, WV): Political Science; Concord University
Donna P. Franks ( Princeton, WV): Elementary Education; Concord University
Katie M. Hendrickson (Crab Orchard, WV): Chemistry/General Science; Concord University
Sarah Jane Rhodes ( Charlton Heights, WV): Pre-Professional Biology; Concord University
Jason S. Ross ( Princeton, WV): Psychology; Concord University
Matthew E. Tote ( Bluefield, WV): Music History; Concord University
Harry E. “Gene” Whitlow, Jr. ( Princeton, WV): Education; Bluefield State College

Two Scholars from a previous cohort also elected to begin their McNair experience Spring 2007:
Simmone T. Johnson ( Charleston, WV): Psychology; West Virginia State University
Shanequa Smith ( Charleston, WV): Business; West Virginia State University

The McNair Scholars Program offers a number of services to prepare college students for graduate study. Each of the Scholars has an opportunity to conduct a faculty-supervised research project and present findings at a professional conference. Scholars also participate in a 4-week Summer Research Internship at Concord University which includes research-related seminars, graduate school visits, and cultural enrichment activities.

For more information on the McNair Scholars Program, please contact the McNair Staff at 304-384-5153 or lkarnes@concord.edu.

 

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