We are the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) chapter at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Our chapter was established 10 years ago to serve as a support group for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Our chapter strives to promote both minority students and diversity in the STEM fields through professional development events, guest speakers, community service events, and high school outreach programs. We proudly represent the National SACNAS Organization, which encourages Chicano, Hispanic, and Native American students, along with students of other ethnic backgrounds, to pursue higher education and assists them in obtaining the advanced degrees necessary for scientific research, industry, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels. For 40 years, SACNAS has provided strong national leadership towards improving and expanding opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce, also mentoring college students in science, mathematics and engineering.
Our chapter takes great pride in representing the National SACNAS Organization. They have recognized us as outstanding regional network role model chapter (2015), chapter role model for outstanding governance (2013), long-term sustainability (2012), being the most active chapter (2008) and exemplary effort to promote student success at UCSB (2006). For nearly a decade, UCSB SACNAS has provided many professional development and leadership opportunities for our members, specializing in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. We have also coordinated outreach activities for local high school students, contributed to the beautification of the campus area and Isla Vista, and organized other community service activities in order to improve our community and to encourage younger generations to strive for the same.
With support from our adviser, Ofelia Aguirre, distinguished faculty, Professors Kenneth Millett and Hector Ceniceros of the Mathematics Department, and the staff of the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) and the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP), UCSB SACNAS works to create and maintain a support system and network among STEM students, faculty, and staff.
Our chapter takes great pride in representing the National SACNAS Organization. They have recognized us as outstanding regional network role model chapter (2015), chapter role model for outstanding governance (2013), long-term sustainability (2012), being the most active chapter (2008) and exemplary effort to promote student success at UCSB (2006). For nearly a decade, UCSB SACNAS has provided many professional development and leadership opportunities for our members, specializing in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. We have also coordinated outreach activities for local high school students, contributed to the beautification of the campus area and Isla Vista, and organized other community service activities in order to improve our community and to encourage younger generations to strive for the same.
With support from our adviser, Ofelia Aguirre, distinguished faculty, Professors Kenneth Millett and Hector Ceniceros of the Mathematics Department, and the staff of the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) and the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP), UCSB SACNAS works to create and maintain a support system and network among STEM students, faculty, and staff.
