Summer Research Students Call for Abstracts! SACNAS provides an abstract submission process for students participating in summer research programs. This process requires that program directors enroll their summer research program in the SACNAS system. 

The summer program enrollment system is open! Please note that the abstract submission deadline is Tuesday JULY 20th Note: Program directors that have enrolled their summer programs in the last three years should have received an invitation letter from SACNAS.

SACNAS is looking for a professional photographer for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference.  A Request for Proposals (RFP) just opened this week.  Deadline to submit a proposal is June 25th.  For more information or to receive a copy of the RFP, please contact the national office.

Judges for student poster and oral presentations in all science areas are needed! 

If you are a professional attending the 2010 SACNAS Conference, SACNAS kindly requests that you volunteer to serve as a student presentation judge. At least 130 individuals are needed to ensure all student presenters are mentored and presentations are judged fairly.  

Eligibility: SACNAS requests judges to hold a PhD in their field.     
Additional Information: Judges review between approximately 6 student posters per day and/or 4-5 graduate student oral presentations.
Sign up today! Please email Nancy Rocha at nancy@sacnas.org and include your area of expertise TODAY!

Please register now for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference , "Science, Technology, & Diversity for a Sustainable Future", at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 30 - October 3.  Less that 20 exhibit booths remain, and we will sell out this year.  Contact sigolene@sacnas.org for support with your reservation or to inquire about availability.  Log in to your MySACNAS account and register for SACNAS today. 

Reserve a recruitment table for the Postdoc and Graduate Student Networking Reception on Friday, October 1 from 8:00PM – 9:30PM at the SACNAS National Conference. The reception will provide an opportunity to identify the best and the brightest minority STEM professionals and graduate students while experiencing the outstanding level of their work, skill, and science background, as well as gaining personalized visibility for your organization.

To reserve a recruitment table and be recognized in the conference program, please contact Tanya Beat, Program Manager, at tanya@sacnas.org or (877) 722-6271 ext. 241.

For more information regarding the SACNAS Postdoc Program, please go to: http://www.sacnas.org/postdocs.cfm

Each year, SACNAS partners with Native Energy to purchase carbon offsets with proceeds from conference registrations. In 2009, SACNAS contributed $26,420 to help fund the Greensburg Wind Farm Project and offset 2201.67 tons of CO2!   After being leveled by a tornado, the town of Greensburg, Kansas is now known as “the greenest town in America .”  Learn more.

Two Great Conferences.  One Great Location.

SACNAS is excited to partner with the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) for "The National STEM Event of the Year." 

The 2010 SACNAS National Conference, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the 2010  MAES Annual Symposium, held next door at the Hilton Anaheim, promises to result in a historic gathering of 4,000 science and engineering students and professionals.  

Our shared belief in community and culture are at the heart of our collaboration.  By working together, we hope to strengthen our networks and engage a larger audience in broadening participation in the sciences.  

Attendees of both SACNAS and MAES will enjoy a joint welcome ceremony on Thursday evening and have access to each other's conference activities, sessions, exhibit halls, and cultural events (excluding meals).    

SACNAS offers a summer deadline, July 9th, for undergraduate students participating in a summer research program to submit a travel scholarship application to attend the 2010 SACNAS National Conference. The travel award covers travel and/or lodging expenses.

This opportunity requires that Program Directors enroll their program into the SACNAS system.

NOW AVAILABLE:  

• Summer Program Enrollment (PDF)    
• Undergraduate Summer Travel Scholarship (PDF)  

 

SACNAS maintains a yearly partnership with MentorNet, a nonprofit e-mentoring network, to pair our SACNAS professional members with student members pursuing studies and careers in engineering, science, and mathematics. We encourage our professional audience to volunteer and become an online mentor via MentorNet. Members of SACNAS have the option to be matched with other members of SACNAS for the unique online experience. When you sign up, simply mark your preference for being matched to a SACNAS member.

Please note that since this is an online program, you can spend as little as 20 minutes a week, for 8 months, to help improve student retention and success in these critical fields.

Sign up today by creating your profile via the One-on-One Mentoring Programs links on the MentorNet website,  http://www.mentornet.net/mentor. SACNAS encourages our students to join MentorNet this summer so that you are paired up with your ideal mentor for the start of the Fall semester.              

SACNAS is currently hiring for a communications coordinator position to support the work of the communications department.  Please visit the SACNAS website for a complete description.

SACNAS is now accepting orders for advertising space in the summer/fall edition of the SACNAS News, scheduled to begin distribution on July 26. The SACNAS News is one of the most widely read publications in science and education with a readership of over 21,000. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your name out to the SACNAS community. Order today!

                         SACNAS NEWS AD DEADLINE:  JUNE 10
 
For information on all SACNAS publication deadlines, distribution dates, pricing, and audience demographics, please download the 2010 Media Kit.

For questions about this or other advertising opportunities available through SACNAS, please contact Sigolene Ortega at (831) 459-0170, ext. 237. 

Submission of annual reports is a requirement for chapters to retain ACTIVE status. Chapter officers may access the new annual report form online; it is the responsibility of chapter officers to submit the annual report by the deadline to prevent the chapter from becoming inactive.

To maintain "Active Status" for the 2010-2011 academic year, chapter annual reports must be submitted by June 30.

To download the new form-fillable PDF, please go to http://www.sacnas.org/chapters.cfm

Significant changes have been made to reduce the complexity and required documentation in the application process for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. It is now faster and easier to apply!

The NHSC awards up to $50,000 toward repayment of qualifying, outstanding, educational loans for primary medical, dental and mental health clinicians. Funds are provided in exchange for a commitment of two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.

Salish Kootenai College, the tribal college of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is offering a new Bachelor of Science in Science Education degree to prepare middle school and high school science teachers. Full scholarships and stipends are available on a competitive basis to American Indian students and descendants who enroll in the program.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is seeking nominations for the 2010 AAAS Mentor Awards. All nominations are due by July 31, 2010. The two categories of the AAAS Mentor Awards, the Lifetime Mentor Award and the Mentor Award, honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the science and engineering PhD workforce. These groups include: women of all racial or ethnic groups; African American, Native American, and Hispanic men; and people with disabilities. 

COAChing Strong Women in the Art of Strategic Persuasion for Professionals and Postdocs/Grad Students This workshop combines self-presentation and faculty development in an interactive format that encourages highly personal learning.  It will 1) teach participants techniques used in theater and leadership programs to enhance performance, 2) use role-plays of their own cases, 3) coach participants in strategic management of discussions and negotiations. We do have travel assistance available of up to $800 including round trip airfare, 1 night hotel accommodation, ground transportation and per diem meals for travel days to and from the conference.    

The 17th "Euroschool On Exotic Beams" will be held in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) from September 4 to 10, 2010. The School is intended for PhD students and young post-docs working in areas related to radioactive-ion beam research. The number of participants is limited to 60.
To To apply for the Euroschool one has to register on the web page: http://www.euroschoolonexoticbeams.be/. 
   

Institutions submit proposals to invite scholars to teach. Proposals are welcome from individual institutions or consortia. Institutions may suggest suitable candidates or have CIES recruit scholars from a particular world area. Tribal Colleges are given priority. One of the few Fulbright programs that serves institutions, SIR gives preference to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Native American tribal colleges, community colleges and small, liberal arts institutions. There are many opportunities for larger institutions to partner with preference organizations. Your institution is invited to learn how SIR can help advance its international presence, assist in faculty and curriculum development, and diversify the educational experiences of its students, scholars and surrounding community  

Rice University is sponsoring an exciting workshop for *underrepresented in STEM graduate students and post-docs who are interested in pursuing an
academic career. The workshop, Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position, (September 19-21, 2010), is designed to provide participants hands-on experience to enhance their knowledge of and ability to find the right faculty position.  Through support from the National Science Foundation
(NSF) ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award, all meals, and lodging costs will be provided for workshop participants.  Participants are only
responsible for paying for their travel to and from Rice.  Applications are due July 29.  The online application can be found at:
http://advance.rice.edu/applicationform.aspx  

Our workshop is designed for educators to expand their capacity to integrate sustainable development design principles into existing engineering curricula. Funds are available to support 5-8 faculty (or postdocs who plan to enter academics). Applicants should be from historically black or Hispanic colleges and universities or institutions with a high enrollment of minority students. Faculty who would like to obtain the support should send the application with the current contact information and a 500 word statement describing the courses you are currently teaching, reasons for participating in the workshop, your expectation for the workshop, and a plan to integrate sustainability into your courses,to Dr. Qiong Zhang. Faculty who are awarded the support will receive $1,000 for their participation after the workshop upon the completion of required documentation from the sponsored
research office.

Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week at The University of Texas-Pan American will be held September 26 - October 2. Hispanic, Engineering, Science, and Technology (HESTEC) Week is organized by the University of Texas-Pan American, one of the country's top Hispanic serving institutions, in conjunction with the Office of Congressman Rubén Hinojosa. The innovative program was created eight years ago to address the critical shortage of scientists and engineers in the United States. Since its inception, HESTEC has become a national model for promoting science, technology, engineering and math careers among South Texas students who are predominantly Hispanic.

For the first time, Great Minds in STEM and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) are partnering to honor 22 years of Hispanic Technical Professional Achievement in STEM fields by honoring past HENAAC Award Winners. Our two great organizations are coming together for the first Hispanic STEM Legacy Luncheon, a celebration of the leadership of great Hispanics in our Nation's capitol. Event Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill,
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Third Annual LISTA Tech Latino Legislative Forum will provide Latino TECH professionals an opportunity to speak to members of Congress about key concerns in the industries of science and technology.  It will also provide LISTA an opportunity to continue to raise awareness of the digital divide and how to bridge it.  We will also have discussions on Broadband Adoption, Net Neutrality, and develop ideas on how to stimulate the growth of Health technology business while being a catalyst of change in high-technology and science sector.  Event information: Capital Hill, June 22nd and 23rd, 2010

This conference is designed to share innovative and proven practices that protect the health of tribal community members and the environment in Indian country. Presentations should provide tribes with tools, skills, knowledge, and ideas for making decisions that positively impact the well-being of their people and their lands. The primary audience is expected to be comprised of tribal health professionals, tribal environmental protection professionals, and tribal leaders from across the country, including Alaska.

NIGMS has just launched a strategic planning process focused on its research training and career development activities. We’re seeking broad input from university and college faculty members and administrators, current and former predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, industry representatives, representatives of professional and scientific organizations, and other interested parties. Input can be via the Web from March 2 to April 21, at regional stakeholder meetings between April 29 and June 4, or in a webinar for predoctoral and
postdoctoral trainees on June 11.

SACNAS and ACS are seeking chemists to be highlighted in the following ACS publications: 

C&EN:  A professional publication looking for a human interest story about a Hispanic chemist who is passionate about and works to support the Hispanic chemistry community.

ChemMatters:  A high school publication looking to run a feature article on forensic chemists and their diverse backgrounds, job duties, and workplaces.

SACNAS accepts submission of short items (75 words or less) via the online e-nouncements form for posting to the SACNAS e-nouncements free of charge. Job/position advertisements are not accepted as free postings to e-nouncements. For information on posting a job opportunity, see section C. Job Listings below.

NEW ONLINE BENEFITS!  SACNAS will now publish a simple link of any scholarship, internship, or fellowship submitted through e-nouncements on the SACNAS website free of charge!  We invite our community of partners to help build the most comprehensive list of opportunities available to minority undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs.  Submit your e-nouncement items TODAY!