Laprece Armour named McNair Scholar

2014 Oct 21

Laprece Armour, a senior psychology major from Milwaukee, Wis., has been selected as a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater McNair Scholar.

The program prepares first-generation and multicultural students for graduate studies and eventual careers as university professors. Each student is assigned a faculty mentor within their major to enhance resources that benefit research and critical thinking skills.

"The McNair Scholars are very on top of their tasks this year and are eager to continue to further their findings," said Christopher Maniece, graduate assistant for the program. "When our students conduct research, they are not only working on those skills, but also on how to present their findings to a wide array of people."

After being selected, each McNair Scholar spends eight weeks at UW-Whitewater during the summer in order to conduct undergraduate research. Later on, they will have the opportunity to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research and UW-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Day.

The following summer consists of the McNair Scholars participating in external research internships at a different university for six to ten weeks.

"These students are always finding ways to advance their knowledge, whether it is by asking questions or networking with professionals," Maniece said. "By communicating with faculty and staff while conducting research, the experience of being a McNair Scholar is irreplaceable."