Presentations

One of the highlights of the Scholar's career at Truman is presenting the results of their research in a public forum at national, regional, and local conferences. It is at such conferences that the Scholar realizes "how good they really are," which enhances their confidence and cements their commitment to proceed on to graduate school. Here is a presentation from Emmanuel Nnadozie, John Ishiyama and Jane Chon on Undergraduate Research Internships and Graduate School Success.

Truman's Annual McNair Research Presentation

Every September, the McNair Program at Truman hosts its Annual McNair Research Presentation and Luncheon. The conference provides an opportunity for the Scholars who participated in the Summer Research Internship to present their research findings. These presentations are divided into morning and afternoon sessions by a luncheon and speech from the keynote speaker, an alumnus of the Truman State University McNair Program. Invitations are extended to all Truman State University faculty and students as well as to members of the community who are associated with the McNair Program at Truman. The 14th Annual McNair Research Presentation and Luncheon was held on September 27, 2006. To see the abstract click here.

McNair Research Conferences

McNair Scholars have in the past presented at many different McNair conferences as well as professional and academic meetings. McNair Scholars from Truman State University have presented at the National McNair Conference in Delavan, Wis., the Annual Pennsylvania State University McNair Conference, the California McNair Scholars' Conference at the University of California–Berkeley, The University of Puerto Rico McNair Scholars' Conference, and the Heartland Regional McNair Scholars' Conference. Likewise, Scholars present their research findings to the Truman community at the Annual McNair Research Presentation and Luncheon held each fall. Many Scholars also present their work at the Truman State University Undergraduate Research Symposium in the spring.

Heartland Conferences

The conference includes McNair Scholars from various universities in the heartland states. Scholars have the opportunity to meet with various graduate school representatives, present their research, and hear other Scholars' presentations. To request more information, please click here.

Other Research Conferences

In addition to the opportunity to present at McNair research conferences, many Scholars have also presented their research findings at numerous national and regional professional conferences. These conferences have included the annual meetings of the American Political Science Association, American Speech and Hearing Association, American Public Health Association, Botanical Society of America, American Society for Animal Science, American Association of Teachers of French, International Studies Association, Annual Systematics Symposium, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Association of College Administration Professionals, Southwest Social Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association, Midwestern Psychological Association and the Mid-America Alliance for African Studies, as well as many other organizations.