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McNair Scholars Program

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The McNair Scholars Program, named after Challenger astronaut Ronald E. McNair, annually supports 25 students in their pursuit of post-graduate studies in STEM fields with the aim of obtaining a Ph.D. The program has allocated $1,361,830 over 5 years, amounting to $272,364 annually, with the possibility of renewal in 2027.

McNair Scholars Program Services:

  • Tiered mentoring through research
  • Summer Internships
  • Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Grad School Preparation
  • Grad School application advisement
  • Visits to Grad programs

McNair Scholars Program Application

Deadline to Apply: Rolling admission, spots are filling quickly. We will only accept 25 students.


Contacts:

Sandra Suarez, Ph.D. – Director
e-mail: ssuarez@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7774, Office: G-131a

Marimer Santiago Rivas, Ph.D. – Assistant Director
e-mail: msantia3@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7861, Office: ASB-425

Ashley Howell – McNair Adviser
e-mail: ahowell@ramapo.edu
telephone: (201) 684-7715, Office: G-410

Carrie Doscher – Office Assistant
e-mail: cdoscher@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7851, Office: G-428