Donate to Support the Future of STEM

Power of Community at Work

At SACNAS, we understand that diverse voices and perspectives bring creative solutions to compelling issues in STEM. That’s why we’ve built a national network that is innovative, powerful, and inclusive. Whether your path is education, research, or professional, SACNAS connects thousands of members annually to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow.

As a community and a network, SACNAS has provided ambitious students and professionals with the support, experiences, and relationships necessary to pursue their STEM dreams. Help us build for another 50 years.

We cultivate diversity in STEM

At SACNAS, we understand that diverse voices and perspectives bring creative solutions to compelling issues in STEM. That’s why we’ve built a national network that is innovative, powerful, and inclusive. Whether your path is education, research, or professional, SACNAS connects thousands of members annually to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow.

SACNISTA Fund

The SACNISTA Fund covers everything from programs, annual dues for individual/prospective SACNAS members to travel scholars in need. SACNAS Programs x Membership offers continuous access to an array of incredible programs, invaluable services, and an extensive nationwide network of over 9,000 individuals. 

SACNAS Annual Conference Student Presentation Awards

The Student Presentation Awards fund will provide monetary awards to student research presenters who are chosen to receive awards based on their exemplary research presented at the conference. Learn more about the SACNAS Annual Conference Research Presentations here →

SACNAS Annual Conference Travel Scholars

The SACNAS Travel Scholars fund will cover registration, airfare and lodging for students to attend the annual SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference. Learn more about the SACNAS Annual Conference Travel Scholarships here →

Native American Indigenous Travel Scholars

The Native American/Indigenous (NA/I) Travel Scholars fund will cover registration, airfare and lodging for five (5) NA/I students to attend the SACNAS Annual Conference.

Native American Indigenous Student Presentation Awards

The Tribal College and University (TCU) Scholars fund will cover registration, airfare and lodging for five (5) TCU students to attend the SACNAS Annual Conference. 

Tribal Colleges and University Student Presentation Awards

The Tribal College and University (TCU) Scholars fund will cover registration, airfare and lodging for five (5) TCU students to attend the SACNAS Annual Conference. 

Linton Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute

The Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) is SACNAS’ flagship leadership program with a focus on professional scientists from excluded populations (Latinx, Native Americans and other underrepresented populations (URs) in STEM). 

Tribal Colleges and University Travel Scholars

The Tribal College and University (TCU) Scholars fund will cover registration, airfare and lodging for five (5) TCU students to attend the SACNAS Annual Conference. 

Professional Leadership Institute

The Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI) is a two part workshop for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves - inlcuding their culture - to work as an asset. The PLI fund will provide funding support to two postdocs.