About Us
Vision
Achieving true diversity in STEM. True diversity means that the field (including leadership positions) reflects the demographics of the population.
Mission
CU Anschutz SACNAS fosters the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists– from college students to professionals– to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science through mentoring. We are dedicated to fostering a community and an environment where students of all science disciplines can come together to build a support system by socializing and meeting new people. We also do outreach within our Denver and Aurora communities. Importantly, SACNAS is part of a national organization and we can help connect you with other scientists or professionals in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome everyone of all different backgrounds, science disciplines, as well as positions within the university (staff, faculty and any students or scholars). In 2022, our chapter was named Chapter of the Year by the national SACNAS organization out of 133 chapters nationally. We received a Student Senate Excellence Award for Outstanding Student Organization in 2023. Students from our chapter are frequently recognized for outstanding research presentations at the SACNAS NDiSTEM conference.