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. 

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).    

The second annual SACNAS Leadership Institute is being held in Washington, D.C. July 19-23 to assist underrepresented minorities advance their professional careers in science, while building leadership skills and a common sense of community. Scheduled keynote speakers for the week-long event include: Dr. Cora Marrett, NSF Acting Director, Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Director of Indian Health Services, Representative Raul Grijalva, member of Congress representing Arizona’s 7^th District, and Dr. Shirley Malcom, Head of Education and Human Resources for AAAS.  

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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.

Keystone Symposia offers a variety of scholarships and student discounts to attend upcoming conferences. Keystone Symposia scholarships are awarded based on abstract quality. Application deadlines are four months prior to the start of each meeting. Specific deadline dates are viewable on each meeting webpage.

Applications are invited at the graduate student or postdotoral level for research in nanoscience. Research will involve functionalizing and characterizing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) by a number of synthetic routes and spectroscopic methods. Applicants must be citizens and of American Indian descent. Requirements imposed by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry can be found at http://chem.ou.edu/Prospective-Students/Admission-Procedures.html.

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.

One-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship starting July 2011 prepares physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership positions in health policy and public health. ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizenship; BE/BC physicians.

The symposium is unusual: a major goal is to introduce the excitement and challenges of a challenging cross-disciplinary area of research to at least 20 undergraduate and masters students, from disciplines varying from politics to physics. Thanks to a grant from NASA's "Living with a Star" program, scholarships are available for interested students, including partial support of PhD students. October 22-24, Aspen, Colorado

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.    

Two postdoctoral Science Teaching Fellow positions in the fields of Biology and Chemistry. Specific responsibilities of these grant-funded positions will include working in coordination with science faculty to identify specific learning goals for core undergraduate courses, decide on assessments of student progress toward these goals, and develop and prototype innovative in-class and out-of-class course activities and laboratory materials to promote student learning.

The Fellows Program provides context, understanding and insight regarding the development of high-powered research meetings, utilizing shadowing experiences with scientist organizers and key Keystone Symposia staff members. Fellowship experiences allow for learning how the research agenda is set, how to engage in high-level discourse on research topics and how to broaden perspectives in life science research. The application process for the 2010-2011 Keystone Symposia Fellows Program year is now open!

Join us for the workshop "Small Scientific Conferences: Getting There and Getting the Most out of Your Experience" on Thursday, September 30 at 10:45am. Participants will acquire an understanding of how small conferences can promote career success, as well as develop skills and networking tools necessary for identification of, and participation at, scientific conferences. This workshop will use discussion and role-playing to explore strategies for successfully engaging in these gatherings of scientific peers.

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.

While much progress for women has been made over the last couple of decades, African American, Native American, Asian American and Hispanic American women are not entering and advancing in the sciences at the same rates as their Caucasian counterparts. This Summit will broaden awareness of challenges for women of and provide a forum for building community among women of color. Travel awards are available for the Summit.

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

Keystone Symposia's 40th meeting season begins October 2010. There are over 50 meetings in 2011 in life science and biomedical research topics including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, infectious diseases, genetics/genomics and developmental biology. Scholarships and student rates are available.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE/AHETEMS) Conference 2010 at the Duke Energy Center, October 27-31. At the Conference, you will find an incredible lineup of educational, technical, networking and career programs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). You will also be part of the vision to provide our nation with the innovators of the future … the Hispanic talent of tomorrow in STEM fields. 

MAES Proudly Announces and Invites You to the 36th Annual
"The Real Magic is in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, September 29 - October 2, 2010
MAES Symposium is being held concurrently with the SACNAS National Conference.  Combined, these events expect to attract 4,000 student and professional scientists and engineers for the "National STEM Event of the Year."

The College Board’s Forum 2010 “Education Leading Change for a New Decade” at the Hilton Washington hotel, October 27-29. Education leadership at all levels has never been more important. Our discussions at Forum 2010 will encompass cutting-edge education issues and pertinent policies; grassroots and macro-level topics; community-specific strategies and solutions; education advocacy; and both best and next practices in college admission, financial aid and college readiness. Conversations on leadership will stem from a strong belief that only the combined excellence of all professions comprises a quality education system.

Please join us in congratulating the 2010 NIH Director's Award Recipients. Dr. Clifton Poodry will receive an award in the scientific/medical category. He is being recognized for his exceptional leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) initiative.

NIGMS employees were also selected to receive awards as a result of their efforts as members of trans-NIH committees and activities. These individuals were formally recognized at the 2010 NIH Director’s Awards Ceremony, on July 15.  Congratulations Dr. Poodry, for your many outstanding accomplishments!

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!