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May 2020
Virtual Programs
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Catch up on last month's webinars on our YouTube channel:
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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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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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COVID-19 Updates
Community Survey Results
Thank You
to everyone who responded to our COVID-19 community survey!
View survey results summary >>
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" >>
Member Spotlight
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 >>
Events
Meetings & National Conference
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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 and extended the early bird deadline to May 31.
REGISTER by 5/31 to get the early bird rate >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Support One Another!

Travel scholarship applications are available to current community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.
APPLY for a travel scholarship by July 10 >>
Take Action
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, 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 >>
Not eligible to vote? No worries! 
There are many ways you can participate in the Science Rising Challenge. Learn more >>
>> 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 >>
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In Case You Missed It on Social Media...
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Good news + new family members! COVID-19 Action!
  • We're highlighting members who are activating, researching, & educating in response to COVID-19, via our twitter action thread. Click below to see what Dr. Patricia Silveyra, Dr. MĂłnica FeliĂş-MĂłjer, and many others are up to — plus tell us what you're working on!
We want to hear from you: How are you activating around #COVID19?
Add to the thread >>
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