Natalie Castro is a first-generation college student studying sociology and minoring in data science and education. After graduation, Natalie plans on completing a Masters in Information Science advised by Dr. Brian Keegan. During her time in higher education, she is extremely grateful for the support provided by the amazing faculty at CU Boulder and her parents. In her free time, Natalie loves to spend time in the mountains, travel, and...
Rudi Cayou is a first generation, Native American student in the Program in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Architecture. After graduation, she plans to continue my studies at the graduate level and use the skills and knowledge she's gained in her program to focus on the diversity within space. Her research allows me to use my own background to inform my study design centered around cultural values while working...
Alexa Gonzalez is a first-generation student graduating with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO). She has previously worked alongside many different organizations on campus throughout her undergraduate career as a Research Assistant at the Intermountain NeuroImaging Consortium, a Peer Counselor at the Pre-Collegiate Development Program, and as a Climbing Wall Monitor for Outdoor Pursuits. Apart from her education, Alexa is an outdoor enthusiast with hobbies...
Dylan Gowins is a Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Psychology major at the University of Colorado Boulder. This diverse area of study stems from his passion toward learning and understanding the world around him, and he hopes to work in the intersection of these interests in the fields of computational & theoretical neuroscience. He is from Colorado, and hopes to stay in the area post-graduation. In addition to McNair, he is also...
Ruby Guardado is a dedicated advocate and scholar from Westminster, Colorado. She pursued a degree in Psychology at the esteemed University of Colorado Boulder, combining her academic pursuits with a passion for social justice and emphasizing the importance of intersectionality. Alongside her major in Psychology, she dedicated her academic journey to understanding the complexities of our diverse world by minoring in Ethnic Studies. With a strong background in education, Ruby...
Meghan Sellers is a first-generation student graduating with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Sociology minor. She was previously elected as a Representative-at-Large under the CU Legislative branch, and has also spent time working with the Environmental Center and STUDIO Lab (social science research). Apart from her education, Meghan enjoys crocheting, baking, reading, and going for walks with her miniature weenie dog. She would like to thank her...
William is from Northglenn, Colorado, and graduated with a double major in math and physics. He is a first-generation Hispanic student. His research journey began with the MACH Summer Undergraduate Research program where he studied Mercury's exosphere with Dr. Aimee Merkel and Dr. Dave Brain. He then researched neutral cold molecules at JILA with Dr. Heather Lewandowski. He will pursue his Ph.D. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Fall...
