Workshops

Workshops

Each semester, the McNair Scholars program holds weekly workshops on a range of topics that aim to prepare students for the graduate school application process. These workshops are open to the campus community. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact Dr. Daniel Malpica: daniel.malpica@sonoma.edu.

Image of McNair Scholars, Alexander Morgan and Lizbet Gonzalez

McNair Scholars, Alexander Morgan and Lizbet Gonzalez

Image of McNair Scholars, Alexis Walker and Bianca Valencia Barraza

McNair Scholars, Alexis Walker and Bianca Valencia Barraza

Image of McNair Scholar, Angelica Aguilar

McNair Scholar, Angelica Aguilar

Image of McNair Scholar, Atziry Rodriguez

McNair Scholar, Atziry Rodriguez

Image of McNair Scholars, Lizeth Cortez Ibanez and Bianca Valencia Barrazas

McNair Scholars, Lizeth Cortez Ibanez and Bianca Valencia Barrazas

Image of McNair Scholars, David House, David Story, and Fabian Ramirez

McNair Scholars, David House, David Story, and Fabian Ramirez

Image of Dr. Daniel Malpica

Dr. Daniel Malpica, Program Director

Image of McNair Scholars, Fabian Ramirez and Branndon Mariscal

McNair Scholars, Fabian Ramirez and Branndon Mariscal

Image of McNair Scholar, Joi Fisher

McNair Scholar, Joi Fisher

Image of Stacey Pelton

Stacey Pelton, Advisor

Image of McNair Scholar, Wyatt Huber

McNair Scholar, Wyatt Huber

Image of McNair Scholars, Alexander Morgan and Lizbet Gonzalez
Image of McNair Scholars, Alexis Walker and Bianca Valencia Barraza
Image of McNair Scholar, Angelica Aguilar
Image of McNair Scholar, Atziry Rodriguez
Image of McNair Scholars, Lizeth Cortez Ibanez and Bianca Valencia Barrazas
Image of McNair Scholars, David House, David Story, and Fabian Ramirez
Image of Dr. Daniel Malpica
Image of McNair Scholars, Fabian Ramirez and Branndon Mariscal
Image of McNair Scholar, Joi Fisher
Image of Stacey Pelton
Image of McNair Scholar, Wyatt Huber
Fall 2022 McNair Workshop Schedule
Title Date &Time

Overview of the Semester and General Check-in
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica 

 Friday, August 26th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Graduate School Application Package
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, September 2nd
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

On Being a Graduate Student
Presenter: Adilene Bernal Sanchez, SSU McNair Alumna and Ph.D. Student at UC Davis

Friday, September 9th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Preparing the CV
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica		 Friday, September 16th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Role of the Graduate Statement of Purpose. How Important is this Document? 
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

 Friday, September 23rd
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Writing Tips to Create the Statement of Purpose
Presenter: TBA

 Friday, September 30th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Tips on Applying to Graduate School
Presenters: Panel Presentation by recent SSU McNair graduates

 Friday, October 7th
5 p.m.

How to Pick a Graduate Program: How Important is Fit?
Presenter: Dr. Gillian King-Bailey

 Friday, October 14th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Craft of Research
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

 Friday, October 21st
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Developing a Research Topic and Question
Presenters: Stacey Pelton and Dr. Daniel Malpica

Friday, October 28th 
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Preparing an IRB Proposal
Presenter: Dr. Heather Smith, Department of Psychology

Friday, November 4th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

How to Stay Sane in Graduate School
Presenters: TBA  

Friday, November 18th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.