1. Inside this issue:
Meet the McNair Scholars 2
Presidential Honor & DSTO
Excellence in TRIO Award
2011
2
Exemplary Performance—
Atlanta Research Conference
2011
3
2011 McNair Scholars,
Mentors and Research
4
Scholars on the Move—Grad
visits to Univ. of Penn and
Princeton Graduate visit
5
All Work & No Play
Alumni Updates
6
Publication Corner,
featuring Mia Lankford &
“Tid-Bits”
7
DSTO Conf. 2011, Meet the
Mentor, featuring
Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens
8
DE Bio-Breakfast
Innovative Technology
Breakfast
9
Director’s Note
Who’s Who
10
The McNair MARQUEE 2011
“Before you can
make a dream come
true, you first must
have one”
Dr. Ronald E. McNair
1950-1986
Volume 5, Issue 1
Introducing… The 2011 McNair Scholars
(Left first row) James Smiley, Sashalee King, Gianna Harris, and Malik Foster,
(center) Travis Worrell, (Left Second Row) Alexis Davis, Darice Owens, Michelle
Rolsal, Cearra Jones, Rashidah McCoy, Jazzmyn Molson, Kara Rice, Clinton Williams,
and Synquette Wilks (Top Last row Left) Akiah Powell, Taffie Brown Charles Casteel,
Latia Manning, Mikhail Wint, and Jennifer Boucicaut. (Not shown are Tyisha Butler
and Samantha Holsey.)
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Project L/EARN
Summer Research Training Program 2011
Shatice Jones
Kimele Gray and Shatice Jones are two of the McNair rising stars 2011. This summer they
conducted research in Psychology at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Congrats
Ladies!
Program Overview: Project L/EARN is a program that provides extensive training in re-
search and statistics and is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In this Inten-
sive ten-week summer research internship, students received daily instruction, hands-on
workshops, and computer laboratory sessions providing training in research methods, study
design, data management, statistical analysis and interpretation with SPSS, and research
writing. Students also worked one-on-one with a faculty mentor to complete summer re-
search paper and presented findings in oral and poster presentation format.
Rutgers Faculty Mentor: Antoinette Farmer PhD. Associate Dean of the Depart-
ment of Social Work, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Kimele Gray

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Pursuing Excellence without Excuse
Jennifer Gray has had an exceptional year at DSU. As a 3rd year pro-
gram participant, Jennifer has always demonstrated her best in and out-
side the classroom. Her list of accomplishments include: Delaware State
University Presidential Leadership Award 2011; Mid-Eastern Association
of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MEAEOPP) Scholar-
ship—a regional organization of TRIO Programs; Biology Department
Leadership Award; Excellence in TRIO Award, Presented by Delaware
State TRIO Organization (DSTO); and the SACNAS National Research
Conference, undergraduate research. Jennifer will continue to soar to
new heights as she pursues her Ph.D at Drexel University, as a partici-
pant in the Bridge –to-the-Doctorate program. Way to Go, Jen!
Being a McNair Scholar has it Privileges!
McNair Scholar of the Year
Excellence in TRIO Award Winner
Delaware Governors’ Biotechnology
Scholarship Award Dinner
McNair Scholars attended the annual Delaware Gov-
ernors’ Biotechnology scholarship Dinner, held at the
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club, May 25th. The event
recognized area students who excel in the field. The
event was established in 2006 in recognition of the
importance of supporting talented students attending
Delaware’s colleges and universities and pursuing
programs of study in the biological sciences. Jennifer
Boucicaut, Travis Worrell, and Jennifer Gray (grad
asst.) enjoyed the awards dinner.
Capri Nugent—Crowned “Miss Jamaica” US,
McNair’s own Capri Nugent, graduate of the class of 2011,
was recently crowned Miss Jamaica US—2011. Capri is a
wonderful young woman. While attending DSU, Capri ma-
jored in English. The entire McNair community wishes Ca-
pri much success during her reign as Miss Jamaica!

3. National Institute of Science/BKX - Atlanta Research Conference 2011
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McNair Scholars at Atlanta Research Conference (l-r) Troy Miles II, Tiffany Outlaw, Rochelle McDonald, Ashley Shel-
ton, Shatice Jones, Ashley Shelton, Ja’Kira Reid, Yahnique Newkirk second row Johnny Taylor, Kimele Gray, Capri
Nugent, and Jennifer Gray.
DSU McNair Scholars Demonstrate Exemplary
Performance in Research
The 2010-2011 McNair Scholars represented Delaware State University extremely well at the 68th Joint Annual Meet-
ing of The National Institute of Science and Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society Research Conference, Fort Valley
State university and Clark Atlanta University March 23-27, 2011 DSU McNair Scholars have never failed to win awards
for their research. The DSU McNair Program applauds Graduate Student Tiffany Outlaw and undergraduate Kimele
Gray their well deserved research competition awards.
Tiffany Outlaw: Outstanding Graduate
Research
Kimele Gray: Outstanding Undergraduate
Research
Dr. Watson & the Boys
Mentor Dr. Clytrice Watson
(Center) (R-L) Darrynn Harris,
Graduate Student, Troy Miles II,
Senior, and Johnny Taylor, Senior
at Atlanta Research Conference
(Right) President Obama Awards
researcher Via video

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2011 McNair Scholars, Mentors, and Research
(Center) Rashidah McCoy, Taffie Brown, Kara Rice (Second row L-R) Akiah Powell, Samantha Holsey, Michelle
Rolsal, Sashalee King, Gianna Harris, Khalice Payne, Alexis Davis, Cearra Jones (Top Row, L-R) Mikhail Wint,
Charles Casteel, Latia Manning, Jennifer Boucicaut, Travis Worrell, Darice Owens, James Smiley, Tyisha But-
ler,Synquette Wilks, Malik Foster, Clinton Williams, and not shown Jazzmyn Molson
Clinton Williams Mentor: Dr. Dahlia Jackson-O’Brien
Efficacy of Pumpkin Seed Oil in Parasite Control in Lambs
Kara Rice, Mentor: Dr. Rachel Pulverman
Investigations of Syntactic Bootstrapping
Charles Casteel, Mentor: Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones
Examining the Underlying Psychopathology of Adolescent Males who have Committed Homicide
Khalice Payne, Mentor: Dr. Andrew Blake
Autism’s Emotional Impact on Mothers of Autistic Children
Darice Owens, Mentor: Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones
Using the Sport of Basketball for Social, Physical, Psychological and Educational Development
Taffie Brown, Mentor: Dr. Carla Murgia
The Effects of Nordic Walking Poles on Middle Aged Women with Metabolic Syndrome
J. James Smiley, Mentor: Captain Stephen Speed
What is the Cause of Mid Air Collisions?: A study of the reasoning behind the high rate of collisions in
instructional flights
Jennifer Boucicaut, Mentor: Dr. Cherese Winstead
Preparation and characterization of temozolomide-loaded chitosan nanoparticles for targeting brain
tumors
Travis Worrell, Mentor: Dr. Theresa Tszabo-Maas
The Effect of Ethanol on Weakfish Mauthner Cell
Rashidah McCoy, Mentor: Dr. Francine Edwards
Friend or Foe?: A content analysis of crisis communications through the media during the Japan tsu-
nami
Akiah Powell, Mentor: Dr. Samuel Hoff
The Continuous Role of Religion on Public Policy
Cearra Jones, Mentor: Dr. Nicola Edwards-Omolewa
African Americans and Mathematics: A Literature Review

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Scholars on the Move:
Graduate visits to U-Penn and Princeton Univ.
2011 McNair Scholars, Mentors, and Research
Malik Foster, Mentor: Dr. Samuel Hoff
The Split of Sudan: How Crimes against Humanity Affect Sudan’s Economic Status
Gianna Harris, Mentor: Dr. Millicent Carvalho-Grevious
The "Sophomore Slump:" The Invisible Year
Synquette Wilks, Mentor: Dr. Myna German
Extended Internet Use: Friend or Foe?
Samantha Holsey, Mentor: Dr. Samuel Hoff
Abolish or Not? The true public policy of Capital Punishment through the Northeastern Perspective
Mikhail Wint, Mentor: Dr. John Rich
Trust: A measure of bias
Alexis Davis, Mentor: Dr. Padmini Banerjee
Speech Impediments and How it delays a child’s Cognitive and Social Development
Jazzmyn Molson, Mentor: Dr. Rachel Pulverman
Children Learning Words through Categorization
Latia Manning, Mentor: Dr. Lee Streetman
The Relation of Cognitive Dissonance in the Initiation Processes and the Development of Social Bonding and
Acceptance in the Police Academy
DSU McNair scholars received per-
sonal perspectives about pursuing
doctoral studies from students of color
attending the University of Pennsyl-
McNair Scholars at Princeton
After a long, hard day of learning:

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Next Level Education
Graduates School
Darrynn Harris
Delaware State University
Masters Program
Ashley Shelton-Mills
Delaware State University
Masters Program
Jennifer Gray
Delaware State University
Bridge to Doctorate Program
Tiffany Outlaw
Delaware State University
Master Program
Julieta Yung
Notre Dame
PhD program
Crystal Ingram
Long Island University
Master Program
Chiara Fox
Wilmington University
PhD Program
Chester Boyd
University of Phoenix
PhD Program
Asia Paca-Goubourn
University of New Haven
PhD Program
Yaw Boakye-Hwedie
University of Delaware
Master Program
Shanelle Clay
Trinity Washington Univ.
PhD Program
Tanisha Bullock
Philadelphia College of Osteo-
pathic Medicine
Md/PhD
Jahmaine Smith
Morgan State University
PhD Program
Courtney Brown
Delaware State University
Master Program
All Work and No Play? No Way!
McNair Scholars take a look back in history,
when visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr.
National Historic Site in Atlanta, during the
NIS/BKX Research Conference -
Out and About ’N Hot-lanta!
2011 Summer Social for DSU Undergraduate
Researchers
McNair
CREOSA/COASS
SMILE
RISE

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McNair Scholars are more than students…we’re SCHOLARSSCHOLARSSCHOLARS
McNair Scholar Clinton Williams
conducts research on the “Efficacy of
Pumpkin Seed Oil in Parasite Con-
trol in Lambs”
McNair Scholar James Smiley
doing his pre-flight check
Scholars: Kara Rice, Darice Owens,
Sashalee King, and Travis Worrell at
University of Maryland, College Park
McNair Scholars learning more about
research from the National Library of
Congress. Thanks Dr. Sybil Moss!
Scholars: Taffie Brown, James
Smiley, Charles Casteel, and
Travis Worrell work on their re-
search in the McNair Computer &
Resource lab. “Preparing for take-off”
Publication Corner
Mia Lankford, DSU McNair Alum attends Montclair University in New
Jersey. While completing her master’s degree in Psychology, Mia has
worked as a member of a research team within her discipline.
In July 2011, Mia’s research participation helped yield a a published arti-
cle entitled,
Neatness counts. How plating affects liking for the taste of food.
The article appeared in Appetite: Eating and Drinking.
Review the abstract or read the article in its entirety, please visit
www.elsvier.ocm
“Way to GO, Mia.” We are extremely proud of you!
Coming Soon!Coming Soon!Coming Soon!
The DSU McNair Scholars Research Journal 2010-2011
(Review the on-line journal at www.desu.edu/mcnair-scholars-program)

8. In October, McNair scholars attended the 5th Anniversary of the Innovative Technologies Breakfast, pre-
sented by the Office of Sponsored Programs at DSU. ITB showcases the research talents of the DSU
Community. The featured presenter was Dr. Stephen Lumor, Associate Professor, Human Ecology De-
partment – DSU. The presentation entitled, What Do Trans-Fats & Toxins have in Common reviewed
Dr. Lumor’s research on trans-free fat (structured lipids) replacing partially hydrogenated fat in marga-
rine and the development of methods for the detection and inactivation of threat agents (toxins) in liquid
foods. Pictured (left-to-right: Dr. D. Marsh, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences;
Mikal Wint, scholar; Dr. Stephen Lumor, presenter; Jennifer Boucicaut, scholar; Charles Casteel, schol-
ar)
McNair Scholars Attend Delaware Bio-Science Breakfast
Darrynn Harris (Education/grad asst.), Travis Worrell (Biology), Taffie Brown (Nursing),
and Jennifer Boucicaut (Forensic Biology) attended the quarterly breakfast on July 12th
at the Christiana Hospital. The Breakfast is a networking opportunity for student re-
searchers, professionals, and business organizations. Bruce M. Boman, M. D., MSPH,
FACP, Medical Director, Cancer Genetics and Stem Cell Biology at Helen F. Gra-
ham Cancer Center at Christiana Care, the featured speaker, presented, “Cancer Stem
Cells: Target, Kill and Cure”.
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9. On behalf of the Delaware State TRIO Or-
ganization, we offer a heartfelt “Thank You”
to the University for extending the campus to
host the 2011 Excellence in TRIO Student
Leadership & Professional Development
Conference, spring semester. It was a great
opportunity for TRIO program students
across the State of Delaware to participate in
a student leadership training event, which
included the following presentations and workshops: leadership, financial literacy,
parliamentarian procedures, and Teen Summit Delaware – facilitated by TRIO Alum, Chiara Fox (McNair/DSU).
More than 14 students were recognized for their academic excellence, commitment to scholarship, and community
efforts. Jennifer Gray was honored as the Excellence in TRIO Award recipient for the DSU-McNair Program
Award recipients were greeted by Dr. Alton Thompson, University Provost; Honorable Thomas Carper, Senator
for the State of Delaware; and Dr. Bradley Skelcher, Associate University Provost. Dr. Harry Williams, Universi-
ty President also attended the event.
Thanks DSU!
Dr. Tonia Perry-Conley
Delaware
State TRIO
2011 Confer-
The U.S. Department of Education provides 100% of the funding for the McNair Program
The McNair Program is part of the Division of Academic Enrichment
One of our Great Faculty Mentors!
Dr. Fox-Lykens
Dr. Fox- Lykens can relate to every DSU undergraduate student at the University, having been one herself. Her education
however continued at the University receiving her master’s degree here as well in Educa-
tion/Teaching and Learning. Rounding out her education Dr. Fox- Lykens obtained her doctor-
al degree from Wilmington University, and now she is honored to give back to her alma-mater
by servicing the DSU community.
Dr. Fox- Lykens has been a mentor for 3 years to scholars of the Ronald E. McNair Post-
Bachelorette program and said it is a “win win” situation, when asked why she mentors schol-
ars. “It keeps me in touch with students” she said, “It gives me the opportunity to work with
students, and see their growth as scholars over a period of time”. Also because she is not hands
on teaching a classroom full of students she explained how being a mentor keeps her in touch
with students as well.
She then continues on to say her role as a mentor is also a very rewarding experience, not only does she see personal de-
velopment from the student, but it is also beneficial for herself as well. “I usually can use the research the student comes
up with myself, essentially I’m getting a free researcher” she chuckles. Dr. Fox- Lykens’s academic career is an example of
what every McNair student aspires to achieve, and students seem to gain from being under her guidance.
The McNair Program is extremely appreciative of Dr. Fox-Lykens’ support and commitment for the scholars. Over the
years she has mentored Tiffany Outlaw (’09, ’10) and Sasha – Lee King (’11). Her expertise and guidance, prepared Tiffa-
ny to attend the 68th Annual NIS/BKX Research Conference, spring 2011, where she received 3rd place in the oral gradu-
ate presentations. The title of her research is, “The Steps and Strategies taken to Improve Low Achieving Schools in Low-
income Neighborhoods.”
Thanks!
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The Honorable Senator Thomas Carper (DE-D) kneeling

10. McNair Scholars Program Director Notes
Name of Scholars
2011-12
Phone: 302-857-6128
Fax: 302-857-6127
E-mail: mcnair.scholars@desu.edu
www.desu.edu/mcnair-scholars-program
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Jennifer Boucicaut
Taffie Brown
Charles Casteel
Alexis Davis
Malik Foster
Gianna Harris
Samantha Holsey
Cearra Jones
Sashalee King
Latia Manning
Rashidah McCoy
Jazzmyn Molson
Darice Owens
Khalice Payne
Akiah Powell
This Summer Research Institute of 2011 was an awesome experience. Bonding was at an all-time
high and the opportunities made a very rich experience. The 2011 SRI signified the largest popu-
lation of summer scholars in the history of the DSU McNair program; 24 students took the
plunge, becoming McNair scholars.
Representing such areas as forensic biology, education, chemistry, mathematics, psy-
chology, political science, social work, mass communications, sociology and aviation, this year’s
scholars offered a tremendous amount of diversity. McNair scholars are everywhere; providing
leadership for various academic organizations, volunteering throughout the DSU community and
beyond. Several scholars participate in the University’s Honors Program, which serves as anoth-
er indication of their commitment to excellence.
During the spring semester, McNair attended the annual National Institute of Science/
Beta Kappa Chi research symposium in Atlanta, GA. Kimele Gray (undergraduate competitor/ poster) and Tiffany Outlaw
(graduate competitor/ oral) both received 1st place awards in their respective research areas. In May, fourteen scholars
joined the ranks of DSU/McNair alums – positioning them selves to “Make their Mark on the World.” Jennifer Gray received
the Presidential Leadership Award at this year’s commencement ceremony for her dedication, commitment and excellence
demonstrated during her undergraduate studies. This is the 3rd consecutive year, a McNair scholar has received this coveted
award and recognition. Jennifer was also selected as a Bridge-to-the-Doctorate fellowship recipient. Meanwhile, Capri
Nugent was being crowned Miss Jamaica 2011.
McNair scholars have had an exceptional year. The accomplishment, awards and recognition are numerous. We
applaud each scholar for his/her efforts. With graduate program visits to the University of Pennsylvania, University of Mar-
yland College Park, and Princeton, attending such wonderful events as the Governor’s Bio-Technology Scholarship Award
Dinner, to the Bio-Technology and presentation on Cancer cells at the Christiania Medical Center, McNair scholars have
countless opportunities to explore, expand, and network within their fields of interest.
Whew! What a year…and we’re just getting started!
Join us, become apart of the McNair success story.
We are, “More than students…we’re SCHOLARSSCHOLARSSCHOLARS!”
The McNair Program is proud to announce that the graduating class had 100% gradu-
ate school acceptance. The program staff applauds the many achievements of the
McNair Scholars. Continue to…
“Pursue Excellence without Excuse”
Kara Rice
Michelle Rolsal
James Smiley
Synquette Wilks
Clinton Williams
Mikhail Wint
Travis Worrell