Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

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About Us

We are a SACNAS student chapter dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists from college students to professionals to attain advanced degrees, career, and positions of leadership. We are committed to giving back through mentorship and peer networks. Our overall goal is to create a nurturing environment in which all members of the chapter can grow together by helping each other and working together towards acquiring the right tools and resources that will advance our development and increase the success of our scientific careers.

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We want to be able to give young inspiring students the necessary mentorship and tutoring opportunities for them to succeed in STEM. We will facilitate the access of undergraduates to research experiences by introducing them to labs or groups of their interest.  We want to develop tutoring opportunities to assist undergraduate students in STEM courses that are part of their curriculum. You will be part of social events, movie nights and game nights that will promote the development of support networks and camaraderie between members of the chapter.

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UR SACNAS Officers

Joselyn Pastrana Profile

Joselyn Pastrana

Additional Officer
Alma Avila Oropeza Profile

Alma Avila Oropeza

Treasurer
Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez Profile

Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez

Advisor
Jamelette Cruz Profile

Jamelette Cruz

Social Media Manager
Mervin Garcia Profile

Mervin Garcia

Events Manager
Julia Nicosia Profile

Julia Nicosia

Co-President
Isabelle Linares Profile

Isabelle Linares

Secretary
Roberto Leon Baxin Profile

Roberto Leon Baxin

Co-President
Gayathri Murthy Profile

Gayathri Murthy

Social Media Manager
Sandra Castillo Aguirre Profile

Sandra Castillo Aguirre

Co-President
Jay Gonzalez-Amoretti Profile

Jay Gonzalez-Amoretti

Public Relations Manager
Floria Uy Profile

Floria Uy

Advisor

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Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester, New , 14627