Dr. Gerald Early, Dean Mary Laurita, and Dr. Joseph Thompson work closely to ensure the success of the program with the support of Sarah Littlechild, Administrative Assistant and Thomas Hernandez, the 2009-2010 Mellon Intern.
Gerald Early
Faculty Coordinator
Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters
Campus Box 1071
314.935.5576
glearly@artsci.wustl.edu
Joseph Thompson
Seminar Leader
African & African American Studies
Campus Box 1109
314 935-8739
joseph.thompson@wustl.edu
Mary Laurita
Administrative Coordinator
Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Box 1117
314.935.8667
mlaurita@artsci.wustl.edu
Sarah Littlechild
Administrative Assistant
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Box 1117
314.935.6373
slittlec@artsci.wustl.edu
Thomas Hernandez
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program Intern
College of Arts and Sciences
Campus Box 7165
tjhernan@artsci.wustl.edu

"The Mellon Mays Programs has been one of my most impactful experiences at WashU. Not only was I given the guidance and support to conduct a two-year independent research project, but the relationships I have formed with my mentor have led me to definitely pursue a career in academia."