The Summer Research Symposium will showcase the work of students participating in the McNair Scholars program, including the outstanding research and scholarly achievements of the participating undergraduate students. (Photo provided)
July 22, 2025
McNair Scholars to show off research during symposium at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Students from a Southern Illinois University Carbondale program that teaches students how to conduct research will present their findings during a public research poster symposium this week.
The 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium is set for 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, at Morris Library’s first-floor rotunda. The symposium will include the work of students participating in the McNair Scholars program and will showcase the outstanding research and scholarly achievements of the participating undergraduate students.
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Reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium. Contact Tim Crosby, public information coordinator, at 618-534-3045 or crosby@siu.edu.
Students participate in an eight-week Summer Research Institute, which introduces them to research, problem-solving and professional development. Students pair with SIU faculty members on their respective research projects.
The program directly addresses the achievement gap for first-generation students in research participation by providing mentorship and support, said Rhetta Seymour, director. Students also strengthen their applications for graduate school or competitive careers.
Named for the late Ronald E. McNair, a physicist and astronaut who died in the 1986 space shuttle Challenger explosion, the McNair Scholars program helps students realize their full potential by providing enriching educational experiences for low-income, first-generation college students and members of underserved groups in higher education. Beginning with a strong mentoring network, students receive full support and engagement in educational and professional development activities, laying the foundation for strong research and academic skills.