When: Selected Mentee and Mentor pairs of the inaugural cohort are expected to have bi-weekly meetings from June 1 to August 12, 2022.
*Future cohorts coming soon!
Where: Virtual
IMPORTANT: Sign-ups are on a first-come, first served basis. If not selected for the initial sign-up period, you will be contacted for a future mentor match.
When: Selected Mentee and Mentor pairs of the inaugural cohort are expected to have bi-weekly meetings from June 1 to August 12, 2022.
*Future cohorts coming soon!
Where: Virtual
IMPORTANT: Sign-ups are on a first-come, first served basis. If not selected for the initial sign-up period, you will be contacted for a future mentor match.
Research Programs
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Research Programs
Find, apply, and get accepted to a summer research program
Graduate School
Help with the search and application process
Graduate Fellowship Program
Help with the search and application process
Job Search
Build a strong resume/CV, interview preparation, job applications & more
Eligibility:
Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2022
Eligibility:
Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2022
Mentoring experiences are transformative. Mentored students reportedly pursue graduate degrees more often than students without mentoring support and are more likely to be retained in STEM. Meanwhile, research also shows that underrepresented students enrolled in STEM degrees typically receive less mentorship than their well-represented/served peers. For the past 50 years, SACNAS has focused on providing mentorship experiences for historically excluded populations during the National Diversity in STEM Conference. In 2022, SACNAS launches an inaugural year-round mentoring program for students at all academic levels to connect with professionals who have been where they are.
Who is eligible to apply as a mentee?
Our initial MAS Program cohort will be limited to members of active SACNAS chapters only. Stay tuned for extended eligibility to all SACNAS members at large!
What types of topics can mentors help me with?
Mentors can assist mentees with general topics including:
How am I matched with a mentor?
Mentors and mentees are matched via the following criteria:
Further, mentees will be matched based on:
Who is eligible to become a mentor?
Mentor should be a Professional SACNAS Member.
What types of topics are mentors expected to address?
Mentors can assist mentees with general topics including:
How am I matched with a mentee?
Mentors and mentees are matched based on the mentee's indicated interest in the following topics:
Further, mentee/mentor pairs will be matched based on:
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