The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) has announced that 98 graduate and undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields received awards for their research and presentation skills at the 2021 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Digital Conference.
“The Student Presentation Awards recognize the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders from historically excluded populations while giving visibility to their research and home institutions. The awards also encourage students to continue pursuing the STEM fields,” said SACNAS President Dr. Pamela Padilla in a statement. “As a multidisciplinary scientific society, the opportunity to present research to a general scientific audience fosters the science communication skills needed to not only build public support for science but also ensure that science is accessible to everyone.”
Out of 870 total presenters, over 700 were first-time presenters and over 400 are first-generation college students. For over 48 years, SACNAS has served as an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanics & Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership within STEM.
Today, the organization serves a growing community of over 28,000 supporters including 8,200+ members and 133 student and professional chapters throughout the United States, including Guam and Puerto Rico. SACNAS influences the STEM diversity movement through STEM outreach & advocacy, the promotion of STEM leaders, and The SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference.
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