2012 Celebration of Student Works

On April 12, 2012 twelve McNair scholars presented a poster or did an oral presentation about the research they've conducted in the last year. Two McNair students took home top honors for the best undergraduate and graduate posters. Overall, the day was a huge success and everyone did a great job!

Matt Keiser took home the award for the Best Undergraduate Poster.

Justine Pinskey took home the award for the Best Graduate Student Poster.

Ricki Oldenkamp gives an oral presentation on Lemur Social Cognition.

Emily Sprengelmeyer proudly stands by this year's poster.

Ashley Schmeling explains her research to an interested student.

Macrea Anderson is ready to discuss his poster, all about agriculture in the UP.

Karla Kopp had not one, but two posters, at this year's Celebration.

Scholars Karla and Emily deep in scholarly talks.

McNair Alum and currently a master's student at NMU, Linda Sirois gave a presentation at the Celebration.

Mandy Taisto stands ready to talk to you about her mice!

Tracy Pickering was all smiles shortly before starting her oral presentation.

Scholars Kate and Matt discuss Matt's winning poster and the research behind it.

Scholar Rachael Manthey reads creative English piece for her oral presentation.

Justine explains her award winning poster and research to an interested student.

In addition to an oral presentation, Tracy also presented a poster at the Celebration.