Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. It is the largest multicultural STEM diversity organization in the United States, with a mission to advance the success of Chicano, Hispanic, and Native American students in obtaining advanced degrees, careers, leadership positions, and equality in the STEM field. It serves a community of over 20,000 members and has 118 student and professional chapters on college campuses across the United States and its territories.
| Abbreviation | SACNAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Fields | STEM |
President | Charla Lambert (2023-2024) |
| Award(s) | Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2004) |
| Website | sacnas |
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