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Student Corner
SACNAS' mission places special emphasis on the needs of new
and developing scientists--undergraduate and graduate students
represent the next generation of science researchers, educators,
administrators, and policy leaders. Resources in the "Student
Corner" are aimed at providing support, information, and tools
to assist postsecondary students in their educational and
career development.
SACNAS Student Programs
SACNAS Chapters
Become actively involved in SACNAS throughout the academic year
as part of a SACNAS Chapter. For more information about chapters
or to start a new one at your institution see the Chapters page.
SACNAS Genomics Program
Underrepresented minority graduate students and graduating seniors
who have been accepted to a graduate program in genomics or bioinformatics are
invited to take advantage of the two
SACNAS genomics initiatives:
- Genome Scholars Program -
$25,000 one year scholarships
National Conference
Student Scientific Poster and Oral Presentation Information
Student research presentations are a fundamental component of the SACNAS National
Conference.
The undergraduate and graduate student poster and oral research presentations programs provide opportunities for students to share their research with a national audience of peers and professionals and obtain invaluable mentoring in one of the most important areas of development as scientists.
To view photographs of student presentations
from various SACNAS conferences, see the Past
Conferences Sights and Sounds website or review the sample
poster layouts (PDF). Read important guidelines for giving a professional
scientific presentation at SACNAS on the Call
for Abstracts page.
SACNAS
Conference Travel Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate students (and postdoctoral researcher) are invited to advance their
science education and career by taking part in the SACNAS
National Conference. To assist students to take advantage
of the unique opportunities and mentoring activities of the national meeting, travel scholarships for airfare and/or lodging are available.
SACNAS Distinguished Mentor Awards
In order to honor those dedicated individuals who serve as mentors
and role models to the next generation of minority scientists, SACNAS presents
the Distinguished Mentor Awards annually.
Students are invited to nominate a mentor for recognition by the society.
Award recipients receive complimentary travel and lodging to the annual SACNAS
conference and are presented with recognition of their award during the plenary session meal functions.
Student Resources
SACNAS News
Each edition of the organization's newsletter, the SACNAS News, offers student-written articles along with a wealth of resources related to career advancement and minority science research. Download past editions of the publication: SACNAS News Archive.
Undergraduate Students
For information regarding partner organizations offering graduate student opportunities and fellowships, select a category under the Job/Opportunities option on the upper menu bar, such as Internships or Scholarships.
Graduate Students
For information regarding partner organizations offering graduate student opportunities and fellowships, select a category under the Job/Opportunities option on the upper menu bar, such as Graduate Student Opportunities.
Preparing to Take Part in a National Conference
Attending Professional Meetings Successfully by Beth Fischer and Michael Zigmond is an excellent reference for making the most of conference participation including preparing to present a scientific poster.
Science News
The July 2001 edition of Making Strides focused on the retention of minority undergraduates and graduates
in science and engineering. View the newsletter online: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/mge/Newsletter/July01.pdf (PDF).
"Scientists
and Engineers for the New Millennium: Renewing the Human Resource" is
a collection of reports commissioned by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Issues
addressed include science careers and underrepresented minorities and women
in science.
Information regarding National Institute of General Medical Science (NIGMS)
minority research programs and opportunities are described in the NIH publication Scientists
for the 21st Century: Biomedical Research Training Opportunities for Minorities.
Additional Information
For details about any of SACNAS' Student Programs or opportunities,
please contact the SACNAS office at info@sacnas.org or
(toll free) 877-SACNAS-1.
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