Annual SACNAS National Conference

Interdisciplinary. Highly Interactive. Transformative. The SACNAS National Conference motivates, inspires and engages participants to achieve their highest goals in pursuing education and careers in STEM fields. Conference programming is specifically tailored to support undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and career professionals at each transition stage of their career as they move towards positions of science leadership.

Host City: San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the United States, is a vibrant and diverse center for culture, education, and history. With over 100,000 college students, six major universities, emerging bioscience, information security, and green technology sectors, San Antonio is an ideal location to host 2013 SACNAS and our 40th anniversary celebration. View a personal invitation to 2013 SACNAS by Mayor Julián Castro.

2013 SACNAS invitation from San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro from SACNAS on Vimeo.

40th Anniversary Celebration

Founded in 1973, with the first national conference held in 1978, SACNAS is thrilled to celebrate 40 years of changing the face of science to include the unique contributions and perspectives of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans


National Conference Components


The SACNAS National Conference showcases cutting-edge science and features mentoring and training sessions for students and scientists at all levels.  Join us to connect with professionals and students in all disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from across the country.

Professional & leadership development sessions
Student & postdoctoral researcher presentations
Scientific symposia sessions
Networking and mentoring
Nationally recognized keynote speakers
Over 300 exhibits sharing training, research, grad school, and job opportunities
Cultural activities & performances
Advertising Opportunities and Sponsorship Opportunities


Previous National Conferences

"If I were to describe the conference in one word, I would have to say it would be OPPORTUNITY."
 - Edwina Gutierrez, Undergraduate Student, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology