Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.  SACNAS aims to support the underrepresented in STEM so that they may have the support they need to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership.

Benefits include:

Access to a network that can provide support, insight, and resources. 

Membership fee:

$10 for students (undergraduate and graduate). 

Process: 

To join the SACNAS, visit the SACNAS website and join as a student. Upload a copy of your paid receipt to the Chapter Application to be added to the chapter roster.

Note: 

Membership is available to university students, alumni, faculty, and staff members.

If you are currently a member of SACNAS, your group is active on Facebook. For assistance connecting with this group, email [email protected].

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science achieved ACTIVE standing per the university's Chapter Standards program. Active standing demonstrates a notable level of chapter involvement and denotes excellence in chapter leadership and member engagement.

Active Chapter Standards Medal

Campus leadership opportunities are a great way to meet other students, alumni, and faculty at the university while also developing skills in the areas of:

  • Self-management
  • Administrative and project management
  • Organizational knowledge and strategy
  • Critical thinking and reflection
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership and teamwork

The Office of Student and Alumni Affairs is always looking for people to get involved and be campus leaders, including chapter officers, who lead student organizations like this one. If you’re interested in being a campus leader and chapter officer, please email [email protected] to ask if there are chapter officer openings for this organization!

Membership is available year-round to students and alumni in good academic standing in all degree fields at the university.

For questions on eligibility criteria or general information, email [email protected].