University of Montevallo - McNair Scholars Program

Research Project Titles 2011

McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Mikia Carter “The Role of Anticipatory Socialization and Communication Competency in Leadership Development” Dr. Ray Ozley (Communication Studies)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Rachel Davis "An Examination of Just World Beliefs and Religious Attitudes of College Students: The Relationship with Life Satisfaction and Self-Efficacy" Dr. Kristen Gilbert & Dr. John Burling ( Psychology)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Kelsey Dobyne “The Impact of Upward Bound on Students' Academic Aspirations and Achievements” Dr. Stephen Parker (Sociology)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Corey Duke “The Highly Sensitive Person and Empathy Induced Reasoning about Environmental Issues” Dr. Kristen Gilbert & Dr. John Burling (Psychology)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Andrea Echols “Philippe Pinel: How Mental Health was Changed” Dr. Ruth Truss (History)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Kimberly Godsey “Quality of Life and Oral Health: Encouraging Community Engagement in Promoting Oral Health on a Local Level” Dr. Sally Bennett Bell (Communication Studies)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Melissa Hollon “An Exploration of Social Anxiety and College Involvement” Dr. Megan Sherod (Psychology)	Awarded Scholar of the Year Click to enlarge
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Mercedes Jones “Being Multiracial in America” Dr. Kelly Wacker (Art)	Awarded the Scholar's Choice Award Click to enlarge
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Whitney Mitchell “Maternal Factors Contributing to Low Birth Weight in Jefferson County, Alabama” Dr. Laura Bloom (Family and Consumer Sciences)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Patrick Morris “Continuing a Survey of Chytrid Fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Infection of Amphibians in Montevallo area of Alabama” Dr. Jill Wicknick (Biology)	Awarded Overall Best Research Presentation Click to enlarge
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Crystal Nichols “Are the Ivory Towers in Danger of Burning? An Examination of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Higher Education During a Recession” Dr. Jason Newell (Social Work)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Jasmine Pearson “Inclusion without Exclusion: Every Student Matters” Dr. Tarsha Bluiett (Elementary and Secondary Programs)
McNair Scholar: Topic: Mentor:	Sydney Stover “Jack L. Cooper: African American Radio Pioneer” Dr. Susan Thompson (Mass Communication)	Awarded Best Overall Project Presentation Click to enlarge