UCSB McNair Alumni
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Darcy Alcantara Major: Psychology and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Faculty Mentor: David Sherman, Psychology |
McNair Project: Ethnic Identification and Predictors of Self-esteem in Latino and White 7th Graders
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Latest Update: In the Fall of 2009, Darcy will begin a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. |
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Viviana Cantero Faculty Mentor: Laura Romo, Education |
McNair Project: Chicana/Latina Adolescents' Perceptions of Teacher Treatment and College Aspirations |
Latest Update: In the Fall of 2009, Viviana will attend the University of California for a Masters of Education in School Counseling. |
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Christopher Carlay Major: Asian American Studies and Sociology Hometown: Oakland, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Faculty Mentor: Jon Cruz, Sociology |
McNair Project: Our Hood, Our Institutions: The EastSide Arts Alliance |
Latest Update: Chris plans to further his experience in community organizing in Oakland, CA, by working with teenagers interested in community activism. He will also be applying to Masters in Social Work (MSW) programs for the Fall of 2010. |
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Lucia Diaz Faculty Mentors: Clyde Woods, Black Studies |
McNair Project: African American and Latino Relations around Public Policy |
Latest Update: Lucia plans to be working and volunteering in the non-profit sector during the coming year. |
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Brian Ponce Major: Sociology and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: East Los Angeles/Montebello, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Faculty Mentor: Victor Rios, Sociology |
McNair Project: Mexican-American Male Youth Self-Perceptions in Isla Vista |
Latest Update: In the Fall of 2009, Brian will attend the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Master's in Criminology, Law and Justice. |
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India Williams Faculty Mentor: Chris McAuley, Black Studies |
McNair Project: "Don't Believe the Hype": Post-Katrina Lower-Ninth Ward Community Responses |
Latest Update: In the Summer of 2009, India will intern through the University of California Center Sacramento (UCCS) program. This program brings together students from all the UCs in order to provide professional and academic skills to help prepare them for positions of service and leadership. |