2012 Conference Agenda at a Glance
Take a quick look at the 2012 SACNAS National Conference agenda. The 2013 conference agenda will be posted July 15, 2013.
Wednesday, October 10
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7:30 AM-7:00 PM |
CAHSI Symposium |
| 4:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Registration & Information Open (For Students Only) |
| 12:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Mathematics Preconference Lunch, Courses, Keynote, & Reception |
| 7:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Joint Fred Hutchinson and University of Washington Reception |
Thursday, October 11
| 6:30 -7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:00 AM-8:00 PM | Registration, Info Booth, Cyber Café, and Networking Lounge |
| 7:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Elite Sponsor Fieldtrip (signup required): Joint Field Trip by Fred Hutch and University of Washington Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (“Fred Hutch”) Field Trip |
| 7:00 AM-8:00 PM |
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7:30 AM-11:00 AM |
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7:30 AM-1:30 PM |
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| 8:00 AM-8:00 PM |
Native American Gathering Room |
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8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Professional Development Sessions |
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8:30 AM- 11:45 AM |
Leadership Sessions |
| 8:30 AM-1:40 PM |
2012 SACNAS Community College Day |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
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| 12:00 PM-1:00 PM |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Exhibitor Move In |
| 2:00 PM-2:30 PM | Student Presentations: Judges Orientation for Graduate Student Scientific Symposia (Orals) |
| 1:45 PM-3:00 PM |
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| 2:30 PM-3:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM- 6:15 PM |
SACNAS Welcome Ceremony, Networking Dinner and Cultural Program |
| 6:30 PM-7:45 PM |
Graduate Student Scientific Symposia/Oral Research Presentations |
| 8:15 PM-9:45 PM |
Conversations with Scientists |
Friday, October 12
Saturday, October 13
| 7:00 AM-7:30 AM |
Poster Setup: Undergraduate Poster Session 2 |
| 7:15 AM-8:15 AM |
Breakfast & Who Wants to Be a Mathematician? Game |
| 8:00 AM-8:45 AM |
Breakfast: Question & Answer Session - Judging (Student Presentations) |
| 8:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Registration, Info Booth, Cyber Café, and Networking Lounge |
| 8:00 AM-8:00 PM | Native American Gathering Room |
| 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Undergraduate Student Poster Session 2 |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:00 PM-1:15 PM |
Lunch & Keynote: Dr. Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz |
| 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Student Presentations: Judges Tally and Lunch |
| 1:15 PM-3:00 PM | Exhibitor: Move Out |
| 1:30 PM-4:45 PM | Leadership Sessions & Special Interest Forums |
| 1:30 PM-4:45 PM |
Professional Development & Chapter Sessions |
| 5:00 PM-6:00 PM | 2013 SACNAS Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Meeting |
| 6:00 PM-8:45 PM |
Dinner & Keynote: Dr. JoAnn Trejo & SACNAS Awards Ceremony |
| 9:15 PM- 11:55 PM |
Sunday, October 14
| 8:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Professional Development Workshops - COAChing Strong Women - Professional Skills Training for Grad Students & Postdoc |
Upcoming Conference & Leadership Institute Events
Join us at the 2013 SACNAS National Conference “Strengthening the Nation Through Diversity, Innovation and Leadership in STEM" in San Antonio, Texas, October 3-6 and help us celebrate our 40th anniversary!
Upcoming Regional Meetings, Events & Trainings
Join SACNAS at the 2013 Community College Day and learn more about the amazing possibilities available to you! This event allows participants to explore the different fields in STEM and learn more about the vast amount of support available.
Get Involved
Join us in celebrating science and culture by taking an active role at the SACNAS National Conference. Serve as a speaker, abstract reviewer, student presentation judge, or mentor.

