SACNAS's sponsors and partners contribute significantly to advancing science achievement in minority communities.
One of the principal impacts that SACNAS sponsors have is to support aspiring scientists and science educators from throughout the U.S. in attending what is often their first scientific meeting. In addition to the broad professional opportunities available at SACNAS, the welcoming environment with a focus balanced on personalized mentoring, superior science, and cultural relevance can make a profound and lasting difference in the career development of underrepresented minority scientists. The generosity of conference travel scholarships sponsors--including
the National Institute of Health (NIGMS, NIEHS, and NHGRI), the National Science Foundation (Directorate for Geosciences, and Office of Polar Programs), and many others--is directly responsible for advancing the SACNAS mission.
General conference sponsors allow SACNAS to enhance the conference program beyond what would otherwise be possible--offering networking receptions, student research presentation recognitions, off-site fieldtrips, and three meals a day to all conference participants. Sharing meals together provides a unique and culturally-significant opportunity for informal networking between student and professional attendees. Meals also
serve to showcase role model keynote speakers and cultural entertainment, such as Native American hoop dancing,
Native Hawaiian musical and dance performances, traditional folclórico dances of Mexico, and Mariachi groups.
Sponsorship funding also contributes to the society's year-long programs including Chapters at campuses across the nation, the SACNAS News publication, the Minority Postdoc virtual community, and leadership development initiatives.
Your support of SACNAS allows students underrepresented in the sciences to participate in a mentoring-intensive and rigorously-scientific community that embodies and
celebrates their cultures. The result is better science and stronger communities.
Contact us to tailor a sponsorship that matches your organizations mission and goals.
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