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Cornell University

Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives

McNair Scholars 2020-2021 Cohort

Briana Arquilevich is leaning against a counter and smiling at the camera. She has on black business attire

Briana Arquilevich is a junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing a major in Biological Science.

Jennifer Butler is smiling at the camera outside on a sunny day

Jennifer Butler is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Sociology.

Peyton Carpen is sitting down and smiling at the camera. She has on a blazer over a black shirt

Peyton Carpen is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Biology & Society.

Kellen Cooks is smiling at the camera he is outside by the clocktower on Cornell campus

Kellen Cooks is a sophomore in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning pursuing a major in Urban & Regional Studies.

Lisette Gallarzo Guerrero is sitting down with her arms folded and smiling at the camera

Lisette Gallarzo Guerrero is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Government.

Amanda Ma is smiling at the camera

Amanda Ma is a sophomore in the College of Human Ecology pursuing a major in Human Development.

Elshadai Melkam is smiling at the camera.

Elshadai Melkam is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Psychology.

 

Mayra Miranda is smiling at camera has on a sweater and collar underneath

 Mayra Miranda is a rising senior in Chemical Engineering, with a minor in Sustainable Energy Systems, at Cornell University. She is currently researching electrochemical pathways to produce hydroxides, silica, and pure gases, which are useful for the cement industry. Through her coursework, she finds interesting paths to build a more sustainable future. In addition to her academics, she helps craft high school lab manuscripts to teach chemistry in Ecuador. She intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering to continue creating more sustainable technologies related to energy and carbon capture.

 

 

Abigail Morales is smiling at the camera.

Abigail Morales is a sophomore in the College of Human Ecology pursuing a major in Human Development.

Joseph Nocua is sitting with his arms crossed and smiling. He has on a suit and tie

Joseph Nocua is a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing a major in Biological Sciences.

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Madeline Parga is a junior in the College Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing a major in Environment and Sustainability.

Sofia Prieto is smiling at the camera. She has on a yellow top

Sofia Prieto is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Psychology.

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Ayana Smith is a sophomore in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning pursuing a major in Urban & Regional Studies.

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Tony Valencia is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Biological Sciences.