SACRED Mentoring

The Indigenous Mentoring Circle provides culturally grounded guidance for Native/Indigenous students and professionals in STEM. Participants connect with mentors who offer support in navigating academic and professional spaces while honoring Indigenous identities and values. Topics include Indigenous identity in STEM, Indigenous research methodologies, data sovereignty, and the intersectionality of traditional knowledge in STEM. Through storytelling, discussions, and personalized advice, this circle fosters a supportive community where participants gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive and make meaningful contributions to STEM fields.

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The RED mentoring circle provides comprehensive, tailored support for every stage of academic and professional development. From identifying research opportunities, preparing for graduate school and fellowships, to enhancing job readiness and achieving work-life balance, this program empowers participants to overcome barriers, build skills, and thrive. Whether you are an undergraduate student seeking assistance with ongoing research or a postdoc looking for the right career path, RED ensures participants advance confidently in their STEM journeys.

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A peer-to-peer mentoring initiative designed to empower SACNISTAs by fostering a culture of mentorship at every stage of their STEM journey. Through MAS, participants not only receive guidance but are also encouraged to develop the skills needed to become effective mentors themselves. This program promotes the over 50-year SACNAS history where SACNISTAs give back, creating a ripple effect of mentorship, empowerment, and community growth within STEM.

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Eligibility

• Mentees must be a current SACNAS Student Member (join/renew here!), including Community College, Undergraduate, and Graduate Students

Mentors and mentees are matched via the following criteria:

• Topics of interest and expertise
• SACRED Circle preferences
• Discipline/subdisciplines
• Tribal affiliation (if applicable)

Mentors can assist mentees with topics including*:

1. REUs: find, apply and get accepted to a summer research program. 
2. Graduate School: help with an application, etc. 
3. Graduate Fellowship Program: help with the search, application, etc.
4. Career: build a strong resume/CV, interview preparation, job applications.

*Please note, depending on the SACRED circle you are placed in, your mentor may assist you in areas outside of what is listed above.

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Eligibility:

Mentor should be a Professional SACNAS Member (join/renew here!)

Mentors and mentees are matched via the following criteria:

• Topics of interest and expertise
• SACRED Circle preferences
• Discipline/subdisciplines
• Tribal affiliation (if applicable)

Mentors can assist mentees with topics including*:

1. REUs: find, apply, and get accepted to a summer research program. 
2. Graduate School: help with an application, etc. 
3. Graduate Fellowship Program: help with the search, application, etc. 
4. Career: build a strong resume/CV, interview preparation, job applications. 

*Please note, depending on the SACRED circle you are placed in, mentor may assist in areas outside of what is listed above.

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