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SACNAS Leadership Program
The objective of the SACNAS Leadership Program, including the Summer Leadership Institute and
Conference Leadership Workshops, is to develop the next generation of underrepresented minority
scientists whose leadership contributions will serve to strengthen and unify our communities at the national and local levels.
The institutes prepare participants to assume leadership roles in the global scientific community by offering advanced strategic
trainings that develop critical leadership skills.
Program Overview
The SACNAS Leadership Program is an ambitious, year-round initiative aimed at strengthening the leadership skills of SACNAS postdocs
and science professionals. The summer institute and conference workshops are developed and sponsored in collaboration with the
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Leadership Program Goals
- Offer an unparalleled curriculum that focuses on issues specific to the needs of underrepresented minority (URM) science leadership.
- Establish and support a rich network of leadership-minded URM scientists.
- Provide participants with take-away tools and individual planning to leverage leadership advancement at their home institutions.
The goals of the SACNAS Leadership Program are achieved through two programmatic offerings:
Additional Information
To receive more information or assistance regarding the SACNAS Leadership Program, contact
Tanya Beat, Interim Director of Programs, toll-free at 877-722-6271, ext. 241. |
