SACNAS Chapter at UCLA

"Increasing Diversity in Science"

Mission Statement:

SACNAS at UCLA is part of the SACNAS National Organization (sacnas.org). Both the National Organization and the Chapter are dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Latino, Native American and other scientists belonging to underrepresented groups from college students to professionals. Success being measured as the attainment of advanced science degrees, science careers, and positions of scientific leadership. While the National Organization focuses on the students and professionals currently in science academics and careers, the Chapter aims to increase the pool of students entering the science education and career pipeline. We do so through various outreach efforts that target grades K-12, undergraduates, graduates, and transfer students in the Los Angeles area. Our outreach efforts help a new generation of students begin to identify as scientists and bring awareness of and access to postsecondary and higher science education.
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Congrats to our chapter  for winning

2024  SACNAS Chapter of the year!!​

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SACNAS at UCLA  National Student Chapter Awards

2024 Chapter of the Year
2023 Chapter JEDI Winers
​2022 Chapter JEDI Winners
2018 Outstanding Fundraising
2017 Outstanding Chapter Development
2016 Chapter of the Year
2016 Outstanding Chapter Development
2015 Undergraduate Chapter Pillar Award
2014 Undergraduate Chapter of the Year
2013 Outstanding Fundraising Initiative
2012 Undergraduate Chapter of the Year
2011 Role Model Chapter for Outreach & Collaborative Efforts
2010 Chapter of the Year

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Land Acknowledgment

As a land grant institution, the SACNAS at UCLA Chapter acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of
​Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands)

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