Catch up on the latest news from SACNAS — Achieving #TrueDiversity in STEM.
SACNAS
ENEWSLETTER
March 2020
In this issue:
Student Programs
for Undergraduate, Postbac, Graduate Students, & Postdocs
Research presentation and travel scholarship applications are officially open now through April 17 at 5pm PT.
Learn more about RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS >>
Research presentations are for current
community college, undergraduate, post baccalaureate, graduate students, and postdocs.
Learn more about TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS >>
Travel scholarships are for current
community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.
The first step for both applications is to be a SACNAS Student Member...
which is now only $10!!
Sign-in to renew or verify your membership status >>
Are you a professional?
Make sure to share these application deadlines with your students and....
VOLUNTEER to review student applications >>
Professional Programs
for Advanced Graduate Students, Postdocs, & Professionals
Learn more & apply by 3/24 >>
Take Action
in the name of SCIENCE!
#ScienceRising Challenge Step 1: Register to vote, if you can!
SACNAS has partnered with Union of Concerned Scientists to provide tools and tangible ways to increase STEM student voter turnout and democratic engagement. Step 1 is register to vote, if you are eligible!
Register to vote >>

Complete the Science Rising challenge for a chance to win free registration for the 2020 SACNAS conference!


Not eligible to vote? No worries! There are many ways you can participate in the Science Rising Challenge. Learn more >>
Did you know the majority of SACNAS members are women/women identified?! You can read about many of these amazing #WomeninSTEM in the SACNAS biography project.

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we invite you to help welcome more young women into STEM and increase the representation of women in STEM leadership roles.
Donate to support #WomeninSTEM >>
Our Stories
STEM + Culture Chronicle
Intersectionality in STEM
Now accepting story pitches!
In her latest article, President Sonia Zárate encouraged us to consider how our complex identities are valuable components to being better scientists, leaders, and changemakers.

Now you're invited to share your personal experiences and/or advice on this topic!
Submit your story pitch by Sunday 3/15>>
Read SACNAS President Dr. Zárate's story >>
Events
Regional Meetings & National Conference
View the Facebook Photo Album >>
2020 SACNAS
The National Diversity in STEM Conference
REGISTER by 4/25 to get the early bird rate >>
SUGGEST a keynote speaker >>
LEARN how to fund your trip to the conference >>
DONATE toward a student travel scholarship >>
#Clickworthy
In Case You Missed It on Social Media...
Worth the read:
  • Dr. Rodney Haring is leading the new Center for Indigenous Cancer Research at Roswell Park.
  • Dr. Donna Maria Blancero was appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bentley University.
  • Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz announced his new lab at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
  • Dr. Semarhy Quiñones and her beautiful art were featured on Telemundo!
  • Natalia Cañas wrote about her experience at the 2019 SACNAS conference for the IEEE Photonics Society Newsletter.
  • We celebrated outgoing Director of Communications & Marketing Jenny Kurzweil with the Kurzweil Science Communication conference travel award.
  • Executive Director John D. Winnett presented at the 2020 CEO Meeting about our partnership with Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau for #2019SACNAS.
  • Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Relations Jennifer Vasquez wrote a powerful article about building connections between Latinas for Hispanic Executive Magazine.
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