The Rhode Island College McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded TRIO program designed to prepare eligible undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The program’s goal is to increase the attainment of PhD degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society. For more information, visit the McNair Scholars Program website: https://our.ric.edu/department-directory/center-scholar-development/mcnair-scholars-program .