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title: June 2020 Updates - SACNAS
description: 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 June 30, 2020. Register by 6/30 Students Research presentation applications are open […]
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# [June 2020 Updates - SACNAS](https://www.sacnas.org/diversity-news/june-2020-updates)

 Written by [oneeleven](https://www.sacnas.org/diversity-news/author/oneeleven) | Jun 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM

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](https://www.2020sacnas.org//code-of-conduct/#covid-19) and **extended the early bird deadline to June 30, 2020.**

[Register by 6/30 ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//registration/)

### Students

**Research presentation** applications are open now through July 10, 2020 at 5pm PT (final deadline) for all community college, undergraduate, postbac, graduate students, and postdocs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. **Submit early** to receive feedback on your application and be eligible to re-submit before the final deadline.

[Apply by 7/10 ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//research-presentations/)

***Not sure about the status of your research program?  
Wondering what to do if your research program is cancelled?***  
>> [Watch our webinar on Student Presentations & COVID-19 to learn more.](https://youtu.be/jR5p2tgsCwI)

***Want some tips on writing a successful abstract?***  
>> [Watch our webinar on writing an abstract that shines!](https://youtu.be/z13Y399DgSk)

**Travel scholarship** applications are open now through July 10, 2020 at 5pm PT (final deadline) for all community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.

[Apply by 7/10 ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//travel-scholarships/)

**Community College Day** is a free mini-conference day (on Wednesday, October 21, 12:45pm to 6pm) for interested students to explore degrees and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), as well as build a national network to support transferring to a 4-year institution, research opportunities, financial support, and more.

***Want to connect with other community college members?***  
>> [Watch our community college webinars on YouTube.](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSTYnN-PxG8YI9M4HlyfSYT1TsJ1dAcUp)

[Sign Up ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//pre-conference/)

### Professionals

**Volunteer reviewers **are needed in all STEM disciplines to review student applications.

[Sign Up ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//volunteer/)

### Exhibitors

**Booths are available in our Graduate School & Career Expo! **Institutions, companies, and agencies are invited to reserve a space and connect with thousands of STEM students. Space is limited!

[Learn more ](https://www.2020sacnas.org//exhibit/)

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