NMU McNair Scholars Program

It's that time again! We're recruiting for our 2026 cohort and applications are open now. If you or someone you know is interested in research, please stop by one of our upcoming events, drop by our office, or email us for more info!

Sabrina is famous! She detailed her experience working with Dr. Nakintu, where they have been using jackfruit in novel ways. Thanks to the NMU Chemistry labs, the nutrient profile and nutraceutical compounds have been identified in various products. When you see jackfruit used in wine, jelly, seed milk or hardtack biscuits, remember the many people who have worked to engineer the product!

Want to know more? https://news.nmu.edu/node/2828

Congratulations to our McNair graduates! We're so proud of you and excited for your next adventure!

Today we're celebrating our researchers at the 29th annual Celebration of Student Scholarship in Jamrich until 4p. Eight NMU students presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh earlier this month, who all have their posters displayed at Celebration too! Stop by and learn about their research, and the shutout Pittsburgh Penguins game we attended. There were $1 hot dogs, and the night's theme was Yacht Rock!

If you're one of the over 365 students participating in the Celebration of Student Scholarship, be sure to drop off your poster to the first floor of Jamrich tomorrow! We'll be there from 1-4p to direct you to the appropriate location for your poster to be displayed.

If you're doing a poster presentation for Celebration, be sure you submit it Monday! The easiest way will be through the Celebration website since there's a handy portal you can use. But if you prefer, you can also email it to Printing Services, or call them with any questions. Or DM us and we'll help too!

It's not a prank, Celebration is coming up fast! Keep your eyes peeled for the posters that are going up around campus to remind you to attend the event on Thursday the 17th, all day in Jamrich.

🎶 It's tiiiiiiime! 🎶 Statements of work for the Celebration of Student Scholarship are due by Friday, March 28th at 11:59p. The link in our bio will give you all the details, and other upcoming deadlines like free poster printing (April 4)!

Abstract/statement of work workshops will be kicking off tomorrow with a Zoom session for students of all majors, at 2p. You can find the Zoom link on the Celebration website, and also on The Hub.

Next week there will be two workshops with similar content, but with a different slant. The Tuesday meeting at 10a in Jamrich 1313 will be for students in art and humanities, to help brainstorm ideas for statements and abstracts. On Thursday at noon in TSB 3803, science students will have the opportunity to meet with staff about their abstracts. All sessions will have plenty of time to work on your submission and ask any questions you may have about the Celebration of Student Scholarship.

Abstract submission has opened for the 29th annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, happening on Thursday, April 17th, all day in Jamrich Hall. The submission deadline is March 28th. Keep an eye on The Hub for workshops on abstract composition, how to design a poster, presentation skills and more!

Boren Scholarships provide up to $25,000 to undergraduate students to study abroad in regions that are underrepresented in overseas study programs (countries outside North America, Western Europe, or Australia/New Zealand). Boren awards are geared toward students with a strong interest in national security and public service, and award recipients must commit to one year of federal government service following their graduation. All programs require formal foreign language study.

Applications are due on Jan 29. Anyone interested in applying should contact Lila Isleib ([email protected]) or Enrico Sassi ([email protected]).

See what our summer researchers got up to at our annual McNair Research Symposium on 10/16. Drop into the Founders Room as your schedule allows between 5 and 8:30pm. You can find a detailed schedule on The Hub or our website. Food will be served!