University of Washington, Bothell student Jessica Lusk is a recipient of the 2010-11 Ronald E. McNair Scholarship.

The McNair Scholarship is a program for low-income, first-generation college students that helps prepare undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities.

Lusk is currently a senior in the interdisciplinary arts and sciences program, studying community psychology. This scholarship will allow her to work on a research project under the supervision of UW-Bothell professor Wadiya Udell and will help her with mentoring, research opportunities and graduate-school applications.

Says Lusk, “Being in the McNair Program means that I will not only have the opportunity to further my education and improve my family’s life, but also equally important, contribute to research that could improve the lives of others, as well.”

Lusk looks forward to working with professor Udell and the opportunities that come with being in the McNair Program.