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Phoenix, AZ— Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) awarded over...
Portland, OR — Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) awarded over...
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: October 13, 2022 Contact: Natalie Chamberlain – SACNAS Senior Manager,...
Keynote speakers include Dr. Tara Astigarraga, a Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor and a passionate advocate...
SANTA CRUZ, CA — SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science) is honored to...
Wednesday, July 15 An announcement re: 2020 SACNAS — The National Diversity in STEM Conference In light of the ongoing...
The rule would restrict the EPA from using the full spectrum of science in federal policymaking WASHINGTON, D.C. – The...
Data indicates STEM majors vote at lower rates than students in any other field of study The Science Rising Challenge...
SANTA CRUZ, CA – SANTA CRUZ, CA – This month, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native...
At the beginning of January— the start of a new year and new decade— Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, shift7, and the Female...
Join us in the beautiful city of Long Beach for 2020 SACNAS — The National Diversity in STEM Conference! Early bird...
On December 16, 2019, The Honorable David Ige, Governor of the State of Hawai‘i and The Honorable Harry Kim, Mayor of...
The bipartisan bill would require federal science agencies to partner with minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to...
University of North Texas’ Dr. Pamela Padilla will be the fifth woman president in the organization’s history SACNAS...
SANTA CRUZ, CA — Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) awarded 82...
HONOLULU, HI — Indigenous communities are affected first and worst by climate change, yet they are often excluded from...
Awardees to be recognized October 31 at 2019 SACNAS — The National Diversity in STEM Conference in Honolulu, Hawai’i...
Select SACNAS chapters will also be honored at the annual diversity in STEM conference as role models for their work...
HONOLULU – Climate change science, indigenous knowledge, science communications and the need for true diversity in STEM...
The keynote address at the National Diversity in STEM Conference will be delivered by the Republic of the Marshall...
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SACNAS proudly welcomes our new members from September! (Note: The following list only includes new members who...
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Pictured (from left to right): 1st row — Minerva Cordova, Joyonna Gamble-George, & Lekelia Jenkins. 2nd row — Kellyn...
President Hilda Heine will be the first head of state to address the country’s largest STEM diversity conference...
SACNAS proudly welcomes our new members from August! (Note: The following list is only new members who consented to...
SACNAS celebrates September Mentor of the Month: Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen. Dr. Ondrechen is a chemist, professor, mentor...
Everyone • Hawaiian Airlines is offering 5% off your round-trip flight to Honolulu. • We’re doing another LIVE...
SACNAS welcomes Ms. Darryl Monteau as SACNAS’ Native Initiatives Manager. “This is a community that has long celebrated...
SACNAS is thrilled to partner with The Story Collider show once again to hold a science storytelling show on November 1...
SACNAS is honored to bring 2019 SACNAS – The National Diversity in STEM Conference to Hawaii — America’s most...
Keynote speakers include Dr. Pualani Kanakaʻole-Kanahele, a Kumu Hula, writer, educator, musician, and dedicated...
Pictured (from left to right): 1st row — Kellianne Alexander, Justin Avila, Gabriela Bosque, Natasha Lopes Fischer. 2nd...
Everyone • Check out the Agenda-at-a-Glance and pre-conference events, and make sure to plan your trip accordingly. We...
SACNAS celebrates the life of Founding Member Paul H. Rodríguez, PhD who passed away on June 28 at the age of 81. An...
SACNAS has been added to the Educational Testing Service (ETS) GRE® Fee Reduction Program list. Students affiliated...
SACNAS celebrates August Mentor of the Month: Dr. Jorge Moreno Soto. Dr. Moreno is a theoretical astrophysicist,...
SACNAS proudly welcomes our new members from July! (Note: The following list is only new members who consented to have...
SACNAS proudly welcomes our new members from June! (Note: The following list is only new members who consented to have...
Students • Get tips and tricks to help you find funding support and #Save4SACNAS. Learn more >> • Check out our...
University of Hawai‘i Partners with SACNAS’ Conference to Help Achieve True Diversity in STEM SANTA CRUZ, CA &...
On World Ocean Week, SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science)...
The first time board member Roberta Pokphanh, PhD (Cherokee) attended a SACNAS conference was a pivotal moment in her...
Students • Get tips and tricks to help you #Save4SACNAS. Learn more >> • Research presentation and travel scholarship...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a recent New York Times report, the Presidential administration is poised to “abandon...
Dr. David R. Wilson (Diné), former SACNAS Deputy Director of American Indian Affairs and Science Policy, was...
Graduation is an exciting time, whether you’re entering the workforce, starting the next level of your education, or...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Sonia Zárate, President of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native...
Speakers will underscore the critical importance of equity and inclusion as part of the national conversation on...
Spokespersons can also speak to the important role of scientific research in determining the causes of asthma-related...
New requirement would have an adverse impact on STEM diversity efforts WASHINGTON, DC — SACNAS President Dr. Sonia...
Scientists, researchers and students from diverse communities in the southern border region available to comment on how...
The aim of the proposed legislation is to defend the role and independence of science within the federal government,...
Lillian Horin knew she wanted to study biology when she was in fifth grade and first learned about neurotransmitters....
SACNAS Regional Meetings are organized by SACNAS Chapters to create local opportunities for educational and career...
SANTA CRUZ, CA – A measles outbreak that began last month in Clarke County, Washington has prompted a statewide...
SACNAS congratulates Board member, Lifetime member, and Boston College Professor Dr. David Burgess, on his recent...
SACNAS congratulates Lifetime member and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Professor of Chemistry Dr. Luis...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The government shutdown is on day 20 and the closure of federal agencies such as the Environmental...
SACNAS professional member Dr. Maricelly Santiago was selected by the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico and the...
SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science) announces the election of the...
STUDENTS — Looking for a summer research opportunity? Search now on the SACNAS Opportunities Board. PROGRAM DIRECTORS —...
SACNAS congratulates professional member Dr. Milka Montes on receiving tenure at the University of Texas of the Permian...
Now through the end of the year, SACNAS invites you to contribute to the SACNAS Travel Scholarship Fund and support...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 262 new/renewed members in the month of October! (Note: The following list is new members who...
Dr. Frank Talamantes, the sixth president of the SACNAS Board of Directors from 1986 – 1990, died on October 8 in El...
When you shop using Amazon Smile, 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charity of your choice. Keep reading for...
SACNAS congratulates member and 2010 LPSLI Alumna Dr. Josephine Rodriguez, recent recipient of the National Science...
105 STEM Students Awarded for their Research and Presentation Skills at 2018 SACNAS – The National Diversity in STEM...
SACNAS to Provide Local Community College STEM Students Access to Professional and Academic Opportunities and Mentors...
SACNAS to Offer Public Events in San Antonio in Conjunction with their 45th Anniversary Celebration and National...
SACNAS Honors Distinguished SACNISTAS with the 2018 Presidential Service Awards SACNAS President Lino Gonzalez selected...
SACNAS HONORS DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES AT 2018 NATIONAL DIVERSITY IN STEM CONFERENCE Awardees to be recognized October 12...
SACNAS TO HONOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ AS CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AT 2018 NATIONAL DIVERSITY IN STEM...
[siteorigin_widget class=”LSOW_Heading_Widget”] [/siteorigin_widget] A core piece of the SACNAS mission is to support...
Thanks to a collaboration with the March for Science, the nearly 4,000 STEM leaders, scientists, academics,...
Dear SACNISTAs in Solidarity with Undocumented and LGBTQ+ Communities: First and foremost, I want to thank you for...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 233 new/renewed members in the month of August! (Note: The following list is new members who...
SACNAS Member Anahi Gamboa Spends Month in Mexico Doing Research Through Northern Illinois University Internship...
SACNAS congratulates Lifetime Member, Dr. Kermin J. Martínez-Hernández on receiving tenure and a promotion to Associate...
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) awarded Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study to six SACNAS Graduate...
SACNAS is honored to partner with The Story Collider, a nonprofit that is dedicated to sharing true, personal stories...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 847 new/renewed members in the month of July! (Note: The following list is new members who...
Thirty students selected for three-day leadership training This week a select cohort of underrepresented minority STEM...
SACNAS is excited to announce that trailblazer Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman ever to go to space will...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 527 new/renewed members in the month of June! (Note: The following list is new members who...
This week 27 individuals and 14 organizations were recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science,...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 174 new/renewed members in the month of May! (Note: The following list is new members who...
A new cohort of thirty scientists joins the largest community of emerging STEM leaders of color in the country. The...
Underrepresented minorities (URM) in STEM often face isolation, particularly at the community college level. On Friday,...
This week, a new generation of underrepresented minority STEM leaders are being trained to serve, strengthen, and unify...
Dr. Esteban Burchard believes that a lack of diversity leads to bad science including the systematic exclusion of...
Daniel presents his research at 2017 SACNAS: The National Diversity in STEM Conference Daniel and the Sea of Sound is a...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 498 new/renewed members in the month of April! (Note: The following list is new members who...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2018 Media Contact: Yamila Pino, (202) 660-1433 yamila@prosperolatino.com SACNAS...
A new 6-part series exploring the biggest questions on the frontiers of science premiers on April 25, 2018. One of the...
On April 14, 2018 thousands will gather in Washington DC and satellite events across the country for the March for...
By Asis Lopez Candice Limper, a Ph.D. student in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University attended the...
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Dr. Lino Gonzalez, president of Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans...
“Mentors enable others to become valued and valuable members of the conversation.” – Dr. Bill Hoese SACNAS...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 182 new members in the month of March! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 28, 2018 Rooted in Science, Culture & Community: Announcing March for Science...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2018 Travel scholarships to 2018 SACNAS are open to students regardless of citizenship...
Photo: Dr. Erika Camacho SACNAS Life Member and current member on the Board of Directors, Dr. Erika Camacho has been...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 83 new members in the month of February! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
In honor of International Women’s Day, SACNAS will #PressforProgress by celebrating the incredible achievements and...
“Being a mentor means being able to see through a student’s barriers and challenges and empower them to discover hidden...
SACNAS will return as a partner with the National March for Science on April 14, 2018. The need to advocate for...
Photo: Dr. Rosalyn LaPier pictured with Dr. Patrick Weasel Head at the University of Montana 125th year celebration and...
Photo: Dr. Juan Meza SACNAS Life Member, recipient of the SACNAS Distinguished Scientist award, and past member on the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 26, 2018 SACNAS is deeply concerned by the cancellation of the Deferred Action...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 126 new members in the month of January! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
“A mentor is a person of trust that gives you advice, direction and options. Your mentor is not a person that will tell...
Photo: Dr. Augusto during his participation in the Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute in 2013 SACNAS Life Member...
Dr. Karletta Chief discussed her work as a member of the Navajo Bitter Water Clan and how those waterways influenced...
SACNAS proudly welcomed 50 new members in the month of December! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
Board President Dr. Lino Gonzalez and board member Dr. David Burgess talk about stereotype threat, implicit bias,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 6, 2017 PRESS CONTACT Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com (202) 660-1433...
SACNAS proudly welcomes 83 new members in the month of November! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
SACNAS members David J. Asai (not pictured), Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe (pictured left), and Keith A. Trujillo...
Eight Iowa State University SACNAS Chapter students attended 2017 SACNAS this year, with six presenting research during...
Life member, Mathematician, and San Francisco State University Professor, Federico Ardila talks about isolation,...
Photo: Dr. Bradley as the 2017 SACNAS – The National Diversity in STEM Conference emcee in Salt Lake City, Utah. SACNAS...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com (202) 660-1433 SACNAS...
It’s time to update our membership rosters! In collaboration with SACNAS Member Appreciation Month, each chapter to...
Dr. Bitsóí (middle) after receiving award at the 2017 SACNAS conference. Left: SACNAS President Dr. Lino Gonzalez....
Dr. Negrete (middle) after receiving award at the 2017 SACNAS conference. Left: SACNAS President Dr. Lino Gonzalez....
Photo credit: CSUSM/Eric Breier SACNAS Life member Dr. Keith A. Trujillo, who was awarded the 2017 Wang Family...
SACNAS proudly welcomes 203 new members in the month of October! (Note: The following list is new members who consented...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 20, 2017 PRESS CONTACT Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com (202) 660-1433...
As the driving force behind our movement to diversify STEM, SACNAS is proud to welcome 35 exceptional new chapters to...
Photo: Dr. Craig Love (left). Dr. Joan Esnayra and Dr. Craig Love with their service dogs (right). Dr. Joan Esnayra...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 19, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com or 202-440-1432...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com or (202) 440-1432 SACNAS...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com or 202-440-1432 SACNAS PRE...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 20, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com or 202-440-1432...
Help us change the face of science by becoming a SACNAS member today. Click here to learn more about the benefits of...
“To be able to solve problems in the 21st century, we need diverse perspectives, especially in science…” said Chapter...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com or 202-440-1432 SACNAS...
SACNAS proudly welcomes 318 new members in the month of September! (Note: The following list is new members who...
Photography by Ryan Cox, Rice University A TURNING OF PHAGE From an introductory science class at her community college...
SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Board of Directors of Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science...
Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. student Nicole Hams holds a male salmon during spawning. Photo credit: iMPACT/Oregon...
Photo: Dr. Silveyra presenting at 2016 LPSLI. SACNAS member and 2016 Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI)...
Photo: Robert Mendoza, Director of Data and Technology and Dr. Antonia Franco, Executive Director with two of the 100...
Photo Credit: Cell Metabolism (issue cover) and University of Utah (Dr. Villanueva). Photo of Dr. Simcox at 2017 LPSLI....
SACNAS is thrilled to announce our renowned array of outstanding multidisciplinary researchers and STEM leaders to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Yamila Pino, yamila@prosperolatino.com (202) 660-1433 Salt Lake...
Melisa Diaz, SACNAS member and Ohio State University (OSU) Chapter Vice-President, is interviewed by OSU’s Byrd Polar...
SACNAS welcomes new members in August 2017! The total number of new members: 213 (Note: The following list is new...
SACNAS Life member Dr. Margaret Hiza Redsteer (Crow) is one of the executive producers for a new U.S. Geological Survey...
Dr. Erika Camacho, SACNAS Board Member and 2017 Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) alumna, has been...
Awardees to be honored at Salt Lake City three-day conference Oct. 19-21, 2017 At its national conference October...
HONG KONG — The island of Guam made rare headlines this week when North Korea, responding to blustery language from...
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) today announced it has received...
Six SACNAS members DeQuantarius Speed, Sara Espinosa, Nicole Hernandez, Christina Roman, Matthew Mendoza, and Kavin...
SACNAS members and alumni of the 2014 and 2016 Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI), Dr. Amanda Pierce,...
Dr. Lino Gonzalez, President of the Board of Directors for the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native...
More than 26 Hispanic scientists and PhDs convened this week in Washington to discuss how to shed the anonymity of the...
In June, a new generation of underrepresented minority STEM leaders was trained to serve, strengthen, and unify...
Dr. Lino Gonzalez, President for the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science...
SACNAS welcomes new members in July 2017! The total number of new members: 271 (Note: The following list is new members...
Del Mar College Chapter members Danial John Ramirez, Nasr Azadani, and Reavelyn Pray placed first in the National NSF...
At SACNAS, we are working toward true diversity in STEM. Behind these words is a bold vision, and more importantly,...
“We work tirelessly to create the notes that are this complex composition of mathematics, yet we spend little time...
The President’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is an affront to science, research, and the...
SACNAS founding member Dr. Richard Tapia delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2017 at Harvey Mudd...
Chapter Member Briana Christophers is one of eight students named 2017 Spirit of Princeton winners. Christophers is a...
Board Member and Arizona State University Mathematics Professor, Erika Camacho explains the obstacles many Latinas face...
Founding member Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff is among several top Latino scientists across the country who marched for...
Founding member Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff and Rush Holt explain the importance of the March for Science in an op-ed in...
This is what the movement for #TrueDiversity in STEM looks like: 25 speakers, 6 organizers, 18 cities. Find a satellite...
SACNAS founding member and March for Science honorary Co-Chair, Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, explains how the March for...
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Jenny Kurzweil, Director of Communications & Marketing Office: 831-459-0170, ext. 233,...
Lifetime member Dr. Juan Meza has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS)...
Founding member Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff has been named honorary Co-chair of the March for Science, along with Dr. Mona...
by Dr. J.V. Martinez, SACNAS founding member & past president Bernardo Ortiz de Montellano, a senior SACNISTA, and...
SACNAS chapter members and students at the University of Michigan Jacqueline Graniel and Carla Ramos explain why...
Photo credit: Mark Charles/Wirelesshogan November 21, 2016 Dear President Barack Obama: We are members of the Native...
On April 13, 2016 the SACNAS community lost, as one colleague described her, “the blazing comet that was” Dr. Maria...
SACNAS has partnered with March for Science (April 22, 2017) to ensure that the voices of diverse scientists and the...
Dr. Clifton Poodry (Seneca) and Dr. Marigold Linton (Cahuilla-Cupeño) saw a need. Leaders within SACNAS for over three...
SACNISTA Stephen Baca has identified flaws in a method used for analyzing genetic data, while conducting research on an...
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