UW-Superior McNair Scholars Program News and Events

April 26 Detailed Outline

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:11 +0000

Detailed outlines, with mentor signature, are due to our office on April 26th.

April 10 Resume Workshop

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:28:36 +0000

In this workshop we will talk about writing a stellar resume, and also discuss the detailed outline (due April 26). We will meet from 12-12:50 in Swenson 2015.

March 6th Workshop

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:26:44 +0000

This workshop we will discuss the annotated bibliography and literature review. We will meet from 12-12:50 pm in Swenson 2015.

March 29 Annotated Bibliography

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:35:29 +0000

March 29th the Annotated Bibliography is due to our office.

Feb 13 Library Workshop

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:24:19 +0000

McNair Library mentor Carolyn Caffrey Gardner will work with students on finding sources for the annotated bibliography (due March 29th). We will meet from 12-12:50 pm in the Library, second floor, room 231.

Feb 22 Proposal Due

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:33:45 +0000

Research Proposals with your mentor's signature is due to our office this day.

Feb 6 IRB Workshop

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:21:55 +0000

The IRB Workshop on February 6th is for those students working with human subjects here at UWS. IRB member Dr. Eleni Pinnow will present this workshop from 12-12:50 pm in Swenson 2015.

Jan 30 Research Proposal Workshop

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:19:41 +0000

This workshop we will discuss the Research Proposal Form and also determine who will need to go through the IRB process. We will meet from 12-12:50 pm in Swenson 2011.

Research Basics Workshop

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:17:55 +0000

This workshop will cover the basics of research as McNair Scholars begin the research process. We will meet from 12 to 12:50 pm in Swenson Hall 2011.

McNair Scholars Poster Session

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:02:56 +0000

The UW-Superior McNair Scholars Program cordially invites everyone to the annual Poster Session on Wednesday, September 26. Stop by the first floor of Swenson Hall at any time from 3 to 5 p.m. to see what the McNair Scholars worked on this summer.

Research such as "Cross-Modal Illusory Conjunctions and Congruency Reaction Times," "The Impact of Historical Boarding Schools on Native American Families and Parenting Roles," "Proprioception and Human Balance," and "On Second Thought: The Effect of Contradictory Information and Argument Saliency on Thought Confidence and Attitude Change" will be presented by this summer's research group.

Staff and faculty, please feel free to bring your classes to the poster session.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

TRiO Day awards reception

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:47:22 +0000

Everyone is invited to the annual UW-Superior TRiO Day on Friday April 27 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, Old Main 232.

Please join us as TRiO students in the Upward Bound Program, Student Support Services, and McNair Scholars Program are honored. Staff, faculty, and other community members will be recognized for their support of TRiO Programs.

Parking for TRiO Day will be in Lot 2. Light refreshements will be served.

We hope to see everyone at TRiO Day on April 27!

April 5, 2012 Workshop

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:21:39 +0000

This McNair Scholars workshop will be the last before the summer program starts (May 31, 2012). This workshop will cover resume writing (bring a resume if you have one) and go through the detailed outline information. We are meeting in Swenson 2034.

March 7, 2012 Workshop

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:15:12 +0000

This McNair Scholars workshop will discuss literature reviews and working with mentors. We will meet in Swenson 2034.

February 7, 2012 Workshop - IRB

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:10:42 +0000

For the Scholars who will for sure or might use human subjects for their research - this workshop is for you. Jim Miller, Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) will show you how to submit paperwork to work with human subjects for your research. We will meet in Swenson 2034.

List of Due Dates

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:24:42 +0000

Here is a list of due dates throughout the spring and summer. Remember to gain Mentor approval (forms or via email).

February 24 - Proposal

April 6 - Annotated Bibliography

April 27 - Detailed Outline

May 31 - 1st Draft

June 14 - 2nd Draft

July 5 - 3rd Draft

July 26 - Final Draft