Amelia Bennett As a 5th yr. Microbiology PhD candidate , first-generation college student, and former Mcnair Scholar, I am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with students who want to pursue their interests in graduate school. My hope is that I can help marginalized students not only feel confident in their research but also develop skills in communicating their hard work and ideas in a variety of ways: in journal articles, at conferences, and in graduate school applications. Oftentimes, students are afraid to ask questions and voice their ideas which contributes to a lack of innovation in academia. So, most importantly, wherever students are in their academic journey and career pursuits, I want to help students feel comfortable taking up space as they pursue higher education and their career goals. Amelia received her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Cornell University.
Anna Watkins Sociology Ph.D. student, former McNair Scholar
M.A. in Sociology, University of California, Davis,
B.A. in Sociology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona