Who we are

The Society for Advancing Chicanos, Latinos and Native Americas in Science (SACNAS) is a national organization 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 in science. SACNAS goals are:

1. To increase the number of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans with advanced degrees in science and the motivation to be leaders.
2. To increase the number of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels.
3. To increase governmental commitment to advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science resulting in increased resources, elimination of barriers, and greater equity.

The SACNAS chapter at the University of Rhode Island aligns its efforts with the national group, focusing on strengthening the science disciplines through diversity and leadership.

What we offer

K-12 student outreach, in classroom and partnership with other programs such as SMILE

Workshops

• Is graduate school right for you?
• Internship applications
• Scientific writing

Social gatherings

• Movie night
• Salsa dancing night
• Pizza lunches/dinners

Key needs

SACNAS would like to participate more in the following:

• Outreach in key latino/minority schools in the Providence area (inner-city)
• Broaden audience for workshops/meetings

Contact

Melanie Gárate, President, Ph.D. student in Biological Sciences | email

Kevin Aviles, Vice-president, M.S. student in Biological Sciences | email

Rebecca Trueman, Secretary, M.S. student, Natural Resources Science| email

Elizabeth McLean, Treasurer, Ph.D. student, Natural Resources Science | email