Cleveland State University

McNair Scholars Program

Current McNair Scholars
McNair Alumni

  Scholar Major Discipline Faculty Mentor (DFM) Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor (NDFM)
  Al-nimer, Sara Psychology Prof. Constance Hollinger Prof. Joshua Bagakas
  Bowers, Arielle Psychology Prof. Lisa Doane Prof. Jose Sola
  Brooks, Dominique Biology Prof. Dan Simon Prof. Joanne Goodell
  Chatmon, Anecia Chemistry/Biology Prof. Jeff Dean Prof. Pamela Rutar
  Chukwuonye, Michael Electrical Engineering Prof. Nigamanth Sridhar Prof. Haodong Wang
  Clark, Jermaine Business Economics Prof. Bathala Chenchuramaiah Prof. Mathew D. Henry
  Harris, Tenia Biology Prof. Yan Xu Prof. Browne Lewis
  Hernandez, Astrid Psychology Prof. Mike Horvath Prof. Cheryl Delgado
  Kariotakis, Alexander Biology Prof. Crystal Weyman Prof. Larry Foster
  Melendez, Jayleen Psychology, Sociology Prof. Naohide Yamamoto Prof. Michael Hammonds
  Mesenburg, Angela Social Work Prof. Dana Hubbard Prof. Roberta Steinbacher
  Pearcy, Brittany Linguistics Prof. Amee Shah Prof. Katherine Judge
  Rodriguez, Audrianna Psychology Prof. Roberta Steinbacher Prof. Frederick Hampton
  Rose, Dominique Psychology Prof. Mike Horvath Prof. Regennia Williams
  Russell, Monique Environmental Science Prof. Julie Wolin Prof. Heidi Robertson
  Sarsama, Pedro Economics Prof. Sally Shao Prof. David Elkins
  Walker, Shannon Environmental Science Prof. Robert Simons Prof. Meshack Owino
  Wiggins, Morgan Biology Prof. Ann Reinthal Prof. Ulrich Zurcher
         

 

McNair Alumni

 

  1. Whitmore, Jasmin
    DFM:- Prof. Glenn Goodman; NDFM:- Prof. Georgia Anetzberger
    Graduated in Spring 2009

  2. Pleasant, Chaucola, M.S.
    DFM:- Prof. Crystal Weyman; NDFM:- Prof. Marnie Rodriguez
    Graduated in Spring 2009 with BS in Biology
    Graduated in Fall 2011 with MS in Biology, Cleveland State University, OH
    Lecturer, Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Cleveland State University, OH

  3. Salinas, Susannah V
    DFM:- Prof. Amee Shah; NDFM:- Prof. Connie Wong
    Graduated in Spring 2011 from Andrews University, MI
    MA Candidate, Public Health & Human Services, Youngstown State University

  4. Zolotarev, Evgeny
    DFM:- Prof. Ben Blake; NDFM:- Prof. Nigamanth Sridhar
    Summer research title (2009):- Comparing the Development Process for Mobile Platforms by Implementing a Distributed Application
    Graduated in Spring 2009

  5. Meta, Manjola
    DFM:- Prof. Cheryl Delgado; NDFM:- Prof. John Schupp
    Summer research title (2009):- The Reading Literacy Levels of Poor and Medically Underserved Adults

  6. Arzumanova, Gayana
    DFM:- Prof. Andrew Lammers; NDFM:- Prof. Larry Foster
    Graduated in Spring 2010
    Post Bacc Candidate - Nursing, Cleveland State University, OH

  7. Abang, Muji
    DFM:- Prof. Michael Horvath; NDFM:- Prof. Sheldon Gelman
    Summer research title (2009):- Applicant Perceptions of Facebook and its Relation to the Job Application Process
    Graduated in Summer 2009
    Trainee Executive, Creative Artists Agency, Santa Monica

  8. Wilczek, Magdalena
    DFM:- Prof. Andrew Lammers; NDFM:- Prof. Eileen BerlinRay
    Summer research title (2009):- Mechanics of Human Motion
    Graduated in Fall 2009

  9. Febres, Tracey
    DFM:- Prof. Monica Gordon Pershey; NDFM:- Prof. Christopher Mallett
    Summer research title (2009):- Attitudes of Physical Therapist toward Appalachian Culture
    Graduated in Spring 2010
    Candidate for Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program, Cleveland State University, OH

  10. Reeves, Felita
    DFM:- Prof. Ronald Reminick; NDFM:- Prof. Sharen Bakke
    Summer research title (2009):- A Reflexive Ethnography of a Nursing Home Worker
    Graduated in Spring 2010
    Candidate for Masters in Social Work, Cleveland State University, OH

  11. Bradish, Leonard
    DFM:- Prof. Petru Fodor; NDFM:- Prof. Ben Blake

  12. Courtney, Victor
    DFM:- Prof. Stephen Slane; NDFM:- Prof. James Chriss
    Summer research title (2009):- Coping Styles and Relationship Satisfaction
    Graduated in Fall 2010
    Candidate for Masters in Adult Learning and Behaviors Program, Cleveland State University, OH

  13. Villaire, Matthew
    DFM:- Prof. Robert Krebs; NDFM:- Prof. Sanda Kaufman
    Summer research title (2009):- Wind Energy Development
    Graduated in Fall 2010
    Amadeus Consulting Group

  14. Schrader, Paul
    DFM:- Prof. Jonathan Scott; NDFM:- Prof. Charles Alexander
    Summer research title (2010):- Algebraic Models of Free Loop Spaces
    Graduated in Spring 2011
    Candidate for Masters program in mathematics, Cleveland State University, OH

  15. Sundberg, Albert
    DFM:- Prof. Partha Srinivasan; NDFM:- Prof. Debbie Jackson
    Summer research title (2010):- Nitric Oxide Diffusion in the Aorta
    Graduated in Spring 2011
    Candidate for Masters program in mathematics, Cleveland State University, OH

  16. Griffith, Kristen
    DFM:- Prof. Maggie Maloney; NDFM:- Prof. Kenneth Sparks
    Summer research title (2010):- Development of Occupational Therapy Students' Therapeutic Communication Skills During a Mental Health Service-Learning Experience
    Graduated in Spring 2011
    Candidate for Masters program in Occupational Therapy, Cleveland State University, OH

  17. Thai, Luyen
    DFM:- Prof. Ernest Park; NDFM:- Prof. Anne Galletta
    Summer research title (2010):- Exploring the Relationship between Mindfulness and Prosocial Behavior
    Graduated in Spring 2011
    Candidate for Doctoral program in social psychology, University of Texas A&M, TX

  18. Okwudi, Leigh
    DFM:- Prof. Stella Iwuagwu; NDFM:- Prof. Allyson Robichaud
    Summer research title (2011):- Content Analysis of Social Media Discussions about Nigerian Nurses Killed by their Husbands
    Graduated in Summer 2011
    Post Bacc Candidate - Nursing, Cleveland State University, OH

  19. James, Courtney
    DFM:- Prof. Adam Sonstegard; NDFM:- Prof. Clifford Bennett
    Summer research title (2010):- Selenium Deficiency and its Effert on elF4a3
    Summer research title (2011):- The Female Malady: Mental Illness in Literature
    Graduated in Fall 2011
    Medical student at Meharry Medical College, TN

  20. Lawong, Aloysus
    DFM:- Prof. David Ball; NDFM:- Prof. Dena Davis
    Summer research title (2010):- Study of High Energy Materials
    Graduated in Fall 2011
    Research & Development Associate Chemist The Sherwin Williams Company

  21. Lawong, Diane
    DFM:- Prof. Valentin Boerner; NDFM:- Prof. Christine Rush
    Summer research title (2011):- Endothelial Cell Isolation and Culture From Human Peripheral Blood Using Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting
    Graduated in Fall 2011
    Candidate for Masters in Labor Relations and Human Resources Management, Cleveland State University, OH

  22. Samuels, Regina
    DFM:- Prof. Kenneth Sparks; NDFM:- Prof. Michael Williams
    Summer research title (2011):- Cardiovascular Response to an Acute Bout of "Hot Yoga"
    Graduated in Fall 2011
    Candidate for Masters in Community Health Education, Cleveland State University, OH

  23. Smith, Lorenzo
    DFM:- Prof. Glenn Goodman; NDFM:- Prof. Ronnie Dunn
    Summer research title (2010):- Using Assistive Technology in a College Transition Program for High School Students with Disabilities
    Graduated in Fall 2011
    Candidate for Masters in Organizational Management - Ashford University, IL

  24. Hill, Dawneisha
    DFM:- Prof. Cheryl Delgado; NDFM:- Prof. Mittie Davis Jones
    Summer research title (2009):-The Reading Literacy Levels of Poor and Medically Underserved Adults
    Graduated in Fall 2011

  25. Gamarra, Juan
    DFM:- Prof. Elad Granot; NDFM:- Dr. Jerry Mundell
    Summer research title (2010):- Relationship Between Personal Attributes and Changes in Blood Pressure

  26. Gonzalez, Keisha
    DFM:- Prof. Phill Wanyerka; NDFM:- Prof. Stephanie Ryberg
    Summer research title (2011):-Life, health and status in a 19th century early Cleveland Irish community
    Graduated in Spring 2012
    Candidate for M.A. Historic Preservation, University of Delaware, DE

  27. Evans, Na'Tasha
    DFM:- Prof. Robert Krebs; NDFM:- Prof. Vicki Johnson
    Summer research title (2010):-Relationship between Lampsilis radiate luteola on different sides of Ohio's Northern divide
    Graduated in Spring 2012
    Candidate for Masters in Community Health Education, Cleveland State University, OH

  28. Jones, Jessica
    DFM:- Prof. John Jeziorowski; NDFM:- Prof. Judith Ausherman
    Summer research title (2009):-Online Calculators in Decision-making for Physical Therapist
    Graduated in Spring 2012

  29. Dhillon, Gurpreet
    DFM:- Prof. Vicki Johnson; NDFM:- Prof. Eddie T. C. Lam
    Summer research title (2010):-Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Response to Isometric Handgrip Protocol
    Graduated in Spring 2012

  30. Bialevich, Andrei
    DFM:- Prof. Nigamanth Sridhar; NDFM:- Prof. Emily Mitchell
    Summer research title (2011):-Artifact noise cancellation from ECG signals using normalized least-mean-squared (NLMS) algorithm in cascade
    Graduated in Spring 2012
    Laird Technologies, Inc., Sharpsville, PA

  31. Robinson, Symone
    DFM:- Prof. Barbara Prakup; NDFM:- Prof. Tachelle Banks
    Summer research title (2010):-Speech Language Pathologists' Knowledge and Understanding of Adults with Cerebral Palsy and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices in Therapy
    Graduated in Summer 2012

  32. Tabb-Lyons, Vikki
    DFM:- Prof. Chris France; NDFM:- Prof. Mary McDonald
    Summer research title (2012):-Sexual Dysfunctions Experienced by Women with Anorexia Nervosa
    Graduated in Summer 2012
    Candidate for Master's in Adult Learning and Development, Cleveland State University, OH

  33. Benamon, Katrina
    DFM:- Prof. Glenn Goodman; NDFM:- Dr. Charleyse Pratt

  34. Eady, William
    DFM:-Prof. Tobili Sam-Yellowe ; NDFM:- Prof. Karen Sotiropoulos
    Summer research title (2011):-In Vitro Protein Expression
    Graduated in Fall 2012

  35. Perry, Mia

  36. Grimes, Tracy
    DFM:- Prof. Wendy Regoeczi; NDFM:- Prof. Fasong Yuan
    Summer research title (2011):- The Investigation and Prosecution of Stalking Cases In the City of Cleveland
    Graduated in Fall 2012
    Candidate for Masters in sociology, Cleveland State University, OH

  37. Cucci, Sherry
    DFM:- Prof. Robert Krebs; NDFM:- Prof. Anne Su
    Summer research title (2012):- An Evaluation of the Emergency Medicine Research Division
    Graduated in Fall 2012



DFM - Discipline Faculty Mentor; NDFM - Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor