Ronald
E. McNair
Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
Program is an exciting endeavor designed to encourage low-income/first
generation college students that have demonstrated strong academic
potential and those that are underrepresented in graduate education
to pursue doctoral studies.
We work directly with these participants through their undergraduate
requirements, persuading their entrance into graduate programs,
and track their progress to successful completion of the higher
degrees.
The goal of the McNair Program is to increase graduate degree
accomplishments of students from underrepresented students. The
Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and proposes
to encourage and prepare aspiring students for graduate studies.
The Ronald E. McNair Program serves as a living memorial to a
man who overcame undefeatable odds to be awarded his Ph.D. in physics
and later, to realize his dream of becoming an astronaut for NASA.
At Delaware State University, those selected as Ronald E. McNair
scholars commit to a full year to two years involvement.
Research Activities
As a result for participating in the McNair Program, McNair scholars
will gain research skills, acquire valuable knowledge about graduate
education and how to access it, and increase their chances of applying
for and being successful in doctoral study.
McNair scholars will become familiar with the research background
of a major university and establish a supportive network of scholarly
professionals and peers. McNair scholars will be responsible for
the completion of a carefully planned graduate level research paper,
which will be presented in the spring. Upon completion of the Summer
Research Institute Program, McNair scholars will continue to have
the benefit of access to seminars, lectures, and assistance with
the graduate application process.
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