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Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership. For 35 years, SACNAS has provided strong national leadership in improving and expanding
opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce and academia; mentoring college students
within science, mathematics, and engineering; as well as, supporting quality precollege (K-12) science
education. SACNAS’ annual national conference and precollege teacher training workshops, chapters program,
postdoc and leadership initiatives, and online internship and job placement resources are tools that help a
diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, professors, administrators,
and precollege educators achieve expertise within their disciplines. Annual SACNAS National Conference – Registration Open
Join us for the upcoming 2009 SACNAS National Conference—“Improving the
Human Condition: Challenges for Interdisciplinary Science”—taking place in Dallas, Texas, from October 15 – 18, 2009.> View the Conference Prelim (PDF) > View the National Conference webpages, including information on:
SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute – Apply Now!
SACNAS postdocs and professionals are invited to apply to take part in the 2009 SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute, an exclusive
opportunity co-organized and co-sponsored by SACNAS and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).> More info and application > Contact Nick Mucha Application Deadline: May 15, 2009 SACNAS Congratulates Indian Health Service Director Nominee
Long-time friend of SACNAS and keynote speaker Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, MD/MPH, has been named by President Obama as his choice to direct the
Indian Health Service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SACNAS extends our
wishes for her success in the confirmation process and in this new position. President Obama said, “The expertise that these talented
individuals bring to their respective roles gives me confidence that they will be effective advocates for the American people in meeting the
many challenges our nation faces.”> View full White House Press Release SACNAS Partners with NHGRI for Summer Short Course
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is currently
seeking professional applicants for this year’s NHGRI Summer Workshop in Genomics (the “Short Course”) held August 2 – August 7, 2009.
Through the SACNAS-NHGRI partnership, SACNAS professionals are invited to apply.> More info and application > Contact Edward Ramos, EdD Application Deadline: April 10, 2009 SACNAS Networking
Connect online! Interact with SACNAS members through our online social networking activities:
SACNAS Midwest Regional Chapter Event
SACNAS Chapters, Purdue University, and the Purdue Latino Cultural Center
were proud to collaborate for the first ever SACNAS Chapter Midwest Regional Meeting, which took place
Saturday, February 21, 2009. The event hosted over 100 Latino/Chicano, Native American, and
other underrepresented minority students at all levels (high school, undergraduate, and graduate) from
the Midwest region.SACNAS New Brochure
Learn more about SACNAS—experience the online edition of our new brochure.
Including quotes from SACNAS members describing the importance of the organization to their careers, the
brochure is a beautiful tribute to the SACNAS mission.SACNAS Overview
View a 11-minute movie about SACNAS. Please feel free to share this material with your community, colleagues, and friends.
(Developed by SACNAS in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.)
SACNAS Celebrates 35 Years and Joins International Community to Address Global Change
In 2008, SACNAS invited all of our members, partners, and supporters to join in celebrating of the organization’s 35th
anniversary and in honoring everyone who has contributed and benefited from three and a half decades of excellence in science,
mentoring, and cultural connection.As part of its anniversary celebration, SACNAS joined researchers from around the globe in focusing on climate change,
especially in the Arctic and Antarctic. Through its ongoing International Polar Year
participation (begun in late 2007), SACNAS continues to engage the underrepresented minority scientific community in addressing
the impact of global ecosystems change on the polar regions, the planet, and the health and well-being of all Earth’s
inhabitants.
Summer Leadership Institute - May 15th Deadline
The SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute is the premier training module for underrepresented minority (URM) scientists interested in amplifying their leadership skills. Developed in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Summer Leadership Institute is an intensive five-day course featuring small group exercises, keynote speakers, leadership development planning, networking opportunities, and extensive community building among selected participants. Details: To be held July 28 - August 1 in Washington DC. Selected participants will reciveve funding to cover all registration, travel, lodging, meal and per diem expenses. All postdocs and professionals are encouraged to apply by the May 15th deadline. Questions? Please contact nick@sacnas.org
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upcoming events, career opportunities, and SACNAS announcements of interest to the SACNAS community. A new
issue is published online every two weeks.
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