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2005 McNair Scholars

Matthew Barros

    Major(s): Biochemistry
Year in School in Fall 2005: Graduate
Home School:
Colorado State University at Pueblo
Mentor:
Dr. Debbie Crans
Career Aspirations:
I would like to earn a PhD in Biochemistry and conduct research in various areas of biochemistry.
Extra Curricular Interests: Movies, paintball, mountain biking, and hiking

Cynthia Beevers

Major(s): Psychology
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School: Colorado State University at Pueblo
Mentor:
Dr. Jerry L. Deffenbacher
Career Aspirations:
PhD in counseling psychology with an emphasis on researching the effects of foster care and group homes on children and families.
Extra Curricular Interests:
Skydiving, reading, watching movies and mentoring

Angela DeHerrera

   Major(s): Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University at Pueblo
Mentor:
Dr. Carol Blair
Career Aspirations:
I plan to earn a PhD in microbiology with a research focus of bacteria and malignant cells. Also travel to Latin America to assist the habitants of those countries.
Extra Curricular Interests:
I enjoy sports, especially softball and volleyball.

Leah Hitchcock

Major(s): Health and Exercise Science
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University
Mentor:
Dr. Matthew S. Hickey
Career Aspirations:
I intend to accomplish a Doctorate level degree in Health and Exercise Science and eventually travel to conduct research and to teach.
Extra Curricular Interests:
Passion for dance, free time at my cabin and every outdoor activity.

Jeff Krause

   Major(s): Microbiology
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Junior
Home School:
Colorado State University
Mentor:
Dr. Cynthia Smeraski
Career Aspirations: I plan to earn a MD/PhD in neurosciences with the intention of conducting research in neuronal gene regulation and becoming a neurosurgeon.
Extra Curricular Interests: Play hockey, ride motorcycle, volunteer at church.

Rosa Muņoz

Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School: Colorado State University at Pueblo
Mentor:
Dr. John D. Williams
Career Aspirations:
Earn a PhD in Aerospace Engineering while conducting research in designing spacecraft for travel to Mars.
Extra Curricular Interests:
CSU-Pueblo Dance Team, choir, cooking

Aaron Nakamura

   Major(s): Biochemistry
Year in School in Fall 2005: Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University
Mentor:
Dr. Paul J. Laybourn
Career Aspirations:
I plan to earn a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology and plan to pursue research in cancer treatment and mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis.
Extra Curricular Interests: Writing, playing music.

Charles Richardson

Major(s): Horticulture (Food crop production)
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University
Mentor:
Dr. Harrison G. Hughes
Career Aspirations: I plan to earn a PhD in Horticulture with the intention of conducting research, consulting and teaching at the college level.
Extra Curricular Interests:
Weightlifting, organic gardening

Miranda Sadar

   Major(s): Microbiology
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Home School: Colorado State University
Mentor: Dr. Katie Bright, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences at UNC
Career Aspirations: Veterinarian in Medicine
Extra Curricular Interests: Biking, hiking, traveling and reading.

Nelly Solorsano

Major(s): Psychology
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University
Mentor:
Dr. Evelinn Borrayo
Career Aspirations:
I plan to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology with the intention of working on research to better serve underrepresented or at risk populations.
Extra Curricular Interests: Outside of school I enjoy painting furniture.

B.J. Tiemessen

   Major(s): Computer Science
Year in School in Fall 2005: Senior
Home School: Colorado State University
Mentor: Dr. Dan Massey
Career Aspirations: I plan to earn a PhD in Computer Science with a focus in computer networking. I am planning to pursue a career as a research professor.
Extra Curricular Interests: Cars, horses, computers

Augustine Trujillo

Major(s): Electronic Engineering Technology
Year in School in Fall 2005:
Senior
Home School:
Colorado State University at Pueblo
Mentor:
Dr. Evelynn Borrayo
Career Aspirations:
I plan to earn a MS in Electrical Engineering with the intention of conducting research in robotics or semiconductor processes.
Extra Curricular Interests: Boxing, outdoor activities

Colleen Winder

   Major(s): Biology and Psychology
Year in School in Fall 2005: Senior
Home School: Colorado State University
Mentor: Dr. Jerry L. Deffenbacher
Career Aspirations: I plan to earn a PhD in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Research interest are in medical and therapeutic approaches to treating Bipolar Disorders.
Extra Curricular Interests: Hiking, basketball
 


McNair Scholars Program
Valerie Gallegos, Director

Graduate School
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1005
Phone: 970.491.3745
Email: mcnair@lamar.colostate.edu


 

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