​Empower Diversity in STEM Day is the result of a collaboration between the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), the Organization for Cultural Diversity in Science (OCDS), and the UCLA Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Our goal is to bring high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to UCLA to give them a sense of belonging in higher education, particularly STEM. We will be inviting 60 high school students to participate in a science-filled field trip to UCLA on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 8 am - 3 pm. Students will tour UCLA’s campus, see the inside of chemistry labs, learn about a variety of science subfields, and interact with UCLA STEM undergraduate and graduate students. Not only will students learn about the diversity of the STEM discipline, but they will also learn from our generous and passionate UCLA students from diverse backgrounds. We want to celebrate and empower diversity in STEM.
During the event, the UCLA SACNAS chapter will host an undergraduate panel geared towards addressing questions that high school students may have about how to apply to college, the transition from high school to undergraduate studies, and overall campus life. We are hoping to put together a diverse panel consisting of students from a broad range of STEM fields. If you are interested in becoming a panelist and sharing your undergraduate experience, please fill out the form below! Lunch and an "Empower Diversity in STEM" t-shirt will be provided to all volunteers!
Feel free to email the UCLA SACNAS outreach coordinators at [email protected] if you have any questions.

​​Latinx transfer day is a yield event for newly admitted Latinx transfers to celebrate their admission to UCLA as well as offer resources and support for an easier transition to UC. We plan to host a tabling section and are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out. Stay tuned and we will be sure to post more information as it becomes available!

Join the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) at the Willows Community School, a DK-8 school serving the greater Los Angeles area, as we host a Density and Buoyancy module at this year's Science Sunday Funday event, where we will demonstrate how to make lava lamps with products you can find at home! We are looking for eager volunteers who want hands-on experience leading a science module!
The following is logistical information:
Place: Willows Community School, Culver City
When: Sunday April 23rd 2-4pm.
Volunteer shifts available:
1:00pm-3:00pm (includes set up)
3:00pm-5:00pm (includes clean up)
We aim to have 4 volunteers for each 2-hour shift. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts.
Upon confirmation from all volunteers, we will provide all necessary equipment/reagents for the Lava Lamp demo: Water bottle, water, vegetable oil, food coloring, alka seltzer tablets as well as a detailed explanation/protocol for the module.
Feel free to contact: [email protected] if you have any questions!