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SACNAS
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May 2020
In this issue:

What We Do >> NEW! Virtual Programs (#Virtual) • Conference (Session Proposals • Student Programs) (#Events)
Our Stories >> COVID-19 Community Survey (#COVID19) • Celebrate (#Spotlight) #SACNISTAgrads (#Spotlight) • #Clickworthy
Take Action >> Raise Your Voice for Democracy (#Action) • Donate toward #TrueDiversity (#Action) • Resources (#Resources)
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Webinars & Online Communities
Catch up on last month's webinars on our YouTube channel:
SACNAS online!

* How To Write a Successful Abstract ([link removed])
* Student Research Presentations & COVID-19 ([link removed])
* #SACNASchapters: Get Out the STEM Vote! ([link removed])
* Community College Insights To Success ([link removed])
* Persistence is in our DNA: How to Stay Motivated as a Community College Student During COVID-19 ([link removed])

Don't miss a webinar!
More webinars are coming up this month, including An Interview with Dr. Rosalyn LaPier & more! Make sure you receive all webinar and virtual program invites by updating your email subscription to add "Virtual Programs".
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Propose a webinar!
You're invited to connect with, educate, and inspire our national network of STEM college students and professionals through a webinar with the SACNAS community. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Continue the discussion!
Many of our webinars include invitations to online communities within our member network. Just sign-in or sign-up for a SACNAS membership!
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Community Survey Results
Thank You
to everyone who responded to our COVID-19 community survey!
View survey results summary >> ([link removed])
In addition to SACNAS staff carefully reviewing the responses, we put together 8 helpful tips from the community, available on STEM + Culture Chronicle.
Read "Surviving (& Thriving) During COVID-19" >> ([link removed])
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Celebrating our #SACNISTAgrads
Congratulations to all of our graduating members a.k.a. our #SACNISTAgrads!
If you or someone you know is graduating this year, submit a photo to our Class of 2020 photo album to get a free SACNAS membership at the next paid level!

Photos can be in the lab, out in the field, a #throwback from your first day — anything to symbolize your accomplishment!
Submit your photo >> ([link removed])
Meetings & National Conference
2020 artwork

2020 SACNAS
The National Diversity in STEM Conference

FOR ATTENDEES:
As of today, the 2020 SACNAS conference is still planned to occur as scheduled. We will continue to modify and adjust as we monitor the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime we have updated our registration cancellation policy ([link removed]) and extended the early bird deadline to May 31.
REGISTER by 5/31 to get the early bird rate >> ([link removed])
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Inspire!

Session proposals close on Friday! We're seeking proposals under various topics, including featured tracks for Indigenous STEM, Community College, Climate Change & Natural Hazards, and more!

SUBMIT a session proposal by May 8 >> ([link removed])
FOR STUDENTS (& POSTDOCS):
Grow!

Community College Day is a free mini-conference day prior to the conference, for interested students to explore degrees and careers in STEM, as well as build a national network to support transferring to a 4-year institution, research opportunities, financial support, and more.

SIGN UP by October 1 >> ([link removed])
The following program deadlines were extended to a final deadline of July 10:
Reach Your Goals!

Research presentation applications are available to current community college, undergraduate, post baccalaureate, graduate students, and postdocs.

IMPORTANT: You can submit your application now, be notified on your status with feedback, and resubmit your application before the July deadline. In other words, don't wait — start now!

APPLY for a research presentation by July 10 >> ([link removed])
Support One Another!

Travel scholarship applications are available to current community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.

APPLY for a travel scholarship by July 10 >> ([link removed])
in the name of SCIENCE!
>> Raise your voice!
Did you know STEM students vote at a lower rate than any other field of study?
Vote!

Take action to increase STEM voter turnout by bringing democracy into your virtual classroom ([link removed]) , a part of of the #ScienceRising Challenge!

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

Explore ideas for educators & interested students >> ([link removed])
Not eligible to vote? No worries!
There are many ways you can participate in the Science Rising Challenge. Learn more >> ([link removed])
>> Support the future of STEM!
Donate in any amount to support year-round programs and member services.

Cristina Marie Rivera Quiles

"SACNAS was a significant contributor in my path to graduate school. During my time at the SACNAS conference I was able to my expand my network, communicate my science, and learn about all the wonderful opportunities available for minorities to pursue science careers."

— Cristina Marie Rivera Quiles, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Donate to support #TrueDiversity >> ([link removed])
In Case You Missed It on Social Media...
Worth the read:
Good news + new family members!
* Chapter President Kevin Alicea-Torres received the Provost's Honor for Developing New Initiatives ([link removed]) for establishing a SACNAS chapter at the University of Pennsylvania.
* Postdoc Leadership Institute Alumna Dr. Ana Maria Porras was appointed Assistant Professor ([link removed]) at University of Florida.
* LPSLI Alumna and previous keynote speaker Dr. Yajaira Sierra-Sastre submitted her NASA application ([link removed]) to be an astronaut. Wish her luck!
* 2019 conference social media street team member Earyn McGee passed her comprehensive exams ([link removed]) and is officially a PhD candidate!
* We welcomed a new SACNAS chapter at Washington University in St. Louis ([link removed]) .
* Our SACNAS chapter at University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras joined Twitter ([link removed]) .

COVID-19 Action!
* We're highlighting members who are activating, researching, & educating in response to COVID-19, via our twitter action thread ([link removed]) . Click below to see what Dr. Patricia Silveyra, Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer, and many others are up to — plus tell us what you're working on!

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