Society for Advancement of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American in Science is a national organization dedicated to endorsing the success of Chicano and Native American college students within the science industry.
Latinos make up 73.3 percent of Texas A&M Univesrity-Kingsville’s undergraduate programs. Therefore, it is important for students to experience and celebrate cultural diversity.
With a growing percentage of Hispanics forming part of the S.T.E.M. field, organizations such as SACNAS are able to showcase their support. That support is now available at TAMUK.
“I believe SACNAS is essential for our university because it’s an organization that embraces diversity. It’s a great way to see different science-based majors come together in one room and exchange details about their scientific experiences. Being a SACNAS member means embracing diversity and growing from it, we work together to make this organization flourish to its full potential.” said Bianca Torres, Animal Science Pre-Vet student
The SACNAS organization is not only dedicated to science, culture and community growth, they strive to motivate their membwers to succeed through the multiple opportunities offered.
SACNAS offers the opportunity for a life-long membership, and the support to attain higher education through scholarships and research opportunities.
“This organization has offered me the opportunity to volunteer, interact with guest speakers, be a part of a national connection and the ability to network with other members and professionals across the nation” said Jorge Ibarra, Biomedical student
Embracing culture, supporting a passion for science, permitting for diverse voices to be heard as one, are the beliefs of the SACNAS organization.
Diverse and innovative perspectives are getting the opportunity to come together and find creative solutions often impacting the world of science.
“SACNAS is an organization that is dedicated in helping it’s members achieve success in all aspects as far as going from being college professionals, attaining careers they love, and gaining leadership position within the STEM fields.” said Daisy Gonzalez, Animal Science Pre-Vet student.