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Our memberships begin for students at the undergraduate level and serve every stage of your education and career, no matter what path you take. If you are a high school student or younger, we encourage you to follow SACNAS channels and keep up your interest in STEM!
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Our name is a testament to our founding during the Chicano and American Indian civil rights movements. Everyone is welcome to become a SACNAS member, regardless of gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, race, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, or religion (including the lack thereof or religious dress and grooming).
Please note: Dues are listed in cost per year, and memberships will renew automatically on your anniversary date. You will receive a notification to remind you when your renewal is coming up.
If you have any questions, please click here to review Frequently Asked Questions.
SACNISTA
Basic Member-
Create a profile in the online community
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Search the member directory
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Start or join a SACNAS chapter
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Receive general news, updates, & invites to programs
STUDENT
Undergraduates, Postbacs, and Graduate Students-
Same as SACNISTA-level, plus:
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Add friends and send messages in the online community
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Download member ID card
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Eligible to apply for student programs
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Participate in the SACNAS Story Bank
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Voting rights in Board Elections
NEW PROFESSIONAL*
Recent Grads and Postdocs-
Same as SACNISTA-level, plus:
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Add friends and send messages in the online community
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Download member ID card
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Participate in the SACNAS Story Bank
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Voting rights in Board Elections
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Eligible to apply for professional programs, including leadership institutes
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Free for 1 year for previous student-level members
PROFESSIONAL Level 1
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Same as SACNISTA-level, plus:
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Add friends and send messages in the online community
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Download member ID card
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Participate in the SACNAS Story Bank
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Voting rights in Board Elections
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Eligible to apply for professional programs, including leadership institutes
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Discount on a career center job posting
PROFESSIONAL Level 2
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Same as SACNISTA-level, plus:
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Add friends and send messages in the online community
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Download member ID card
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Participate in the SACNAS Story Bank
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Voting rights in Board Elections
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Eligible to apply for professional programs, including leadership institutes
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Discount on a career center job posting
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Discount on a career center advertisement
PROFESSIONAL Level 3
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Same as SACNISTA-level, plus:
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Add friends and send messages in the online community
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Download member ID card
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Participate in the SACNAS Story Bank
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Voting rights in Board Elections
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Eligible to apply for professional programs, including leadership institutes
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Discount on a career center job posting
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Discount on a career center advertisement
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Portion of your annual dues goes to a SACNAS chapter
LIFETIME
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Same as Professional level 3, plus:
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Welcome packet including membership pin
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Yearly thank you gift
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact Membership Manager Daniela Bernal at members@sacnas.org

