SACNAS
SACNAS is a nationwide society of innovative scientists dedicated to fostering the success of underrepresented students in STEM. It is a bridge connecting opportunities, resources, and information to underrepresented students and professionals.
Cristina CusmaiÌý'24Ìý is the current president of the SACNAS Boston College Chapter; her role involves organizing events and dealing with administrative duties, such as planning methods to connect the student body with the professional world of science.
Those interested in other leadership positions can contact the Biology Department.
Join 51²è¹Ý SACNAS today and receive…
- Opportunity to mentor and network and access to the social community at Boston College
- Leadership development opportunities networking that reflects your academic path.
- Opportunity to apply for funding to attend national and regional SACNAS conferences
- Opportunity to host, organize and participate in regional SACNAS meeting
Join the National SACNAS Society and receive:
- Access to a national network of mentors and peers
- Reduced registration rates for attending the annual SACNAS National Conference
- Eligibility to apply for travel scholarships to pay for airfare and/or lodging assistance to attend the national conference
- Ability to view user profiles of other SACNAS members
- SACNAS News digital magazine
- Monthly E-newsletter with stories, professional opportunities, and more
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2022–2023 SACNAS Executive Board
We acknowledgeÌýthe territory on which Boston College stands, which is the land of The Wampanoag and The Massachusett People. Today, Boston is still home to many indigenous peoples, including the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), the Mi’kmaqÌýand many more in our region.
Please honor the continued efforts of theÌýNative and Indigenous community leaders who workÌýto enhance the health and education, and preserve theÌýhistory and culture of the tribes, which make up EasternÌýMassachusetts and the surrounding region.