SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership.

SACNAS is a national society with a 36-year history of supporting minority scientists and science students. The society is comprised of over 20,000 members, partners, and affiliates from a diversity of disciplines, institutions, ethnic backgrounds, and levels along the educational trajectory. SACNAS members are dedicated to giving back through mentorship, peer networks, and professional development, and to engaging in science research and leadership of the highest caliber. The organization and its members are committed to encouraging minority students and scientists to advance to their utmost capability.
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In 2008–2009, SACNAS embarked on an intensive strategic planning process, engaging representatives of the organization’s board of directors, lifetime members, leadership staff, and other key stakeholders to develop the framework for moving the society and its mission forward. We invite you to view the recently ratified plan for achieving the greatest impact over the next three years: SACNAS Strategic Plan 2009–2011 (PDF).

• NEW! abstract writing online tutorial & resources
• summer program enrollment (program directors) (deadline: July 10 at 5 p.m. pacific)
• summer travel scholarship applications (deadline: July 10 at 5 p.m. pacific)
• summer student abstract submissions (deadline: August 7 at 5 p.m. pacific)
• exhibit booth reservation
• registration
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SACNAS invites students to take advantage of our newest conference resource, the “Writing an Effective Abstract” online tutorial. Designed to support members in developing a powerful scientific abstract for the SACNAS conference or other scientific meeting, the training includes a two-part video and along with materials and resources for professional development in scientific writing and presentations.

• Facebook: find us at the official National SACNAS Facebook Page...and become a fan! Connect and chat with other members, view photos of SACNAS Chapters and SACNAS National Conferences, and learn about upcoming activities.
• MentorNet: Indicate your SACNAS membership when you sign up and request to be paired with a SACNAS member for one-on-one mentoring. The e-mentoring infrastructure offered through the SACNAS-MentorNet partnership features an in-depth profile matching process between SACNAS protégés and mentors.

As part of its anniversary celebration, SACNAS joined researchers from around the globe in focusing on climate change, especially in the Arctic and Antarctic. Through its ongoing International Polar Year participation (begun in late 2007), SACNAS continues to engage the underrepresented minority scientific community in addressing the impact of global ecosystems change on the polar regions, the planet, and the health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants.

> For more details on IPY, see our IPY Resources page.
> To learn about SACNAS’ efforts to minimize the environmental impact of SACNAS’s programs, including our annual national conference, and to discover ways to green your personal and/or conference-related travel, see the SACNAS Green page.

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