SACNAS has affirmed in its most recent strategic plan that it is through a combination of direct service and science policy work that the organization can have the greatest impact.

1. increasing resources that support our mission and goals to advance Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science
2. reducing barriers to accessing already existing resources
3. establishing practices that support equity of access for Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans and other underrepresented minorities

• Comments on NSF Draft Concept Paper: Comments on the proposed changes by NSF in its Broadening Participation Programs: the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) and the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)(PDF), July 29, 2010.
• Press Release: SACNAS eliminates Arizona as potential conference location citing likelihood of attendee harassment due to SB1070 immigration law, May 10, 2010.

• “SACNAS Science Policy Report” (PDF): by Robert Barnhill, PhD, published in summer/fall 2010 edition of the SACNAS News.
• “SACNAS and Social Entrepreneurship” (PDF): by Robert Barnhill, PhD, published in winter/spring 2010 edition of the SACNAS News.
• Participation of Women in SACNAS (PDF), November, 2009.
• “Becoming a Force for Good: SACNAS and Science Policy” (PDF): by Robert Barnhill, PhD, published in summer/fall 2009 edition of the SACNAS News.

• Robert Barnhill, PhD: SACNAS Vice President for Science Policy & Strategic Initiatives
• John Christensen: SACNAS Fellow for Science Policy

SACNAS has collected a number of selected materials as an introduction to science policy for our members. See the Science Policy Resources & Reports page to learn about some of the key policy issues related to the Hispanic/Chicano and Native American science community.