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Greetings from Phoenix! It's time to save the date for #2024NDiSTEM ✉️🎉 Join us for one of the LARGEST gatherings in STEM + Culture. Stay tuned this Spring as we open our official registration! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/dyrXQKXw

Join our TCU Virtual Chapter member community of 34 members and 15 TCU institutions represented! TCU stands for Tribal College and University and is an online SACNAS chapter designed for tribal students AND faculty members to have an avenue to connect and network with one another virtually and eventually create your own chapter on campus! 🪶🏛️📱 A 1-year SACNAS student membership is offered to those who sign up for the chapter and will have opportunities to attend the conference. Don't miss out on this opportunity! 🎉 🔗 Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Mf64y0

🚨 LAST WEEK to apply for the 2024 SACNAS Social Media Street Team! 🚨 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! 🌟✨ Join our team and enjoy exclusive perks: 👕 Complimentary t-shirt 🎟️ Reserved seating in the plenary at the conference 🎗️ Ribbons identifying you at the conference 🏢 Access to a quiet room for social media posting and photo/video editing One of the perks of being on the social media street team is the opportunity to share your posts and gain additional social media exposure, becoming an influential voice in the community. Plus, it's a fantastic addition to your resume! 📲 Capture the excitement of the SACNAS NDiSTEM conference (October 31 - November 2, 2024) and share it with the world! 🌍 📸 Apply now and be part of an incredible community of content creators! 🙌🔬 #SACNAS #2024NDiSTEM #SocialMediaStreetTeam #STEM #ContentCreators #ApplyNow 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02LMcDd0 👈

🎉🌟 Happy National Women's Equality Day! 🌟🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible women in STEM who are leading change and inspiring us all. From our NDiSTEM conference attendees to our dedicated staff and board members, their stories are a testament to the power of breaking barriers, leading innovation, and driving change. ✨ Watch Our Reel ✨ See their amazing achievements and join us in our mission to build diverse futures in STEM. Support Our Cause 🌍💪 Your donation helps empower women and underrepresented groups in STEM. 🔗 Give Now https://hubs.la/Q02Mqyzj0

Meet Jorge Jimenez, PhD (Akateko), one of our Featured Speakers at #2024NDiSTEM! ⭐ 🧫 Jorge Jimenez, PhD is the self-proclaimed “Mayan Bioengineer” with areas of expertise in medical technology product development, front-end healthcare innovation, and drug delivery research. As a descendent of Akateko people, a Maya ethnic group in Guatemala, Dr. Jimenez centers the lived experience of indigenous farm workers in his bioengineering praxis. An award-winning (NSF-AGEP, NIH-T32) biomaterials researcher, Jorge developed drug delivery systems for rare eye diseases, earning a PhD in bioengineering from University of Pittsburgh in 2021. To expand impact in the healthcare field, Dr. Jimenez pivoted from academia to leadership in the medical technology industry. Currently, Dr. Jimenez is a Staff Engineer as part of the Technology Leadership Development Program at Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD). This rotational development program has accelerated Dr. Jimenez’s career with assignments spanning multiple business segments and locations within BD, a top 10 global medical technology company. In addition to academic and industry training, Dr. Jimenez continues to share the legacy of Maya people in STEM as the CEO of Mayan Bioengineer LLC. By sharing this legacy, Dr. Jimenez provides further evidence of the Central America diaspora in U.S. higher education and STEM workforce #2024NDiSTEM #Inspiration #Leadership

📢 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) is almost here! 🎉 Join us for a week of exciting events designed to elevate your postdoc experience. From networking with industry professionals to mastering your elevator pitch, and engaging in stimulating discussions, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. 👉 Sign up now: https://hubs.la/Q02Mhj4V0 #NPAW2024 #PostdocAppreciation #STEMcommunity #Postdocs #ProfessionalDevelopment #SACNAS

This month's member spotlight is Manuel Leal, professor of biological sciences and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Missouri in the Life Sciences discipline. Manuel was noticed for both his studies and how he overcomes obstacles through chaneling the strengths of his culture: "Dr. Manuel Leal has made experimental and theoretical contributions to evolutionary and behavioral studies of species diversity among West Indian anoles. He is passionate about sharing his remarkable journey as a first-generation Puerto Rican pursuing a PhD in science. His emphasis is not on the challenges he and his family had to overcome but on the assets/strengths his culture and experience bring to his scientific approaches and work. He recently shared his story at an inaugural ceremony, “Orgullo Latine: Honoring our graduates,” hosted by Mizzou SACNAS at the University of Missouri. Nominate a SACNISTA you think is outstanding today and they could be featured on the SACNAS social media accounts! 📸 🔗https://hubs.la/Q02KvRbk0 #SACNISTA #MemberSpotlight #SACNAS #Innovation

🎉 We're making progress! Thanks to your incredible support, we've raised $4,200 towards our $10,000 goal for travel scholarships at SACNAS! 🚌💼 We're halfway through our campaign—let's keep the momentum going! 💪✨ Every dollar counts in helping fund registration, lodging and fees so more students can continue to grow their career and network by reaching the #2024NDiSTEM conference! 🌟✈️ Donate today and make a difference! 💙➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02Mj2M-0 #SACNAS #SupportSTEM #TrueDiversity

🌟 Join us for SACNAS's 4th Annual Indigenous CommUNITY and Wellness in STEM Virtual Gathering! 🌟 📅 Date: September 19th 🕒 Time: 10:00 -11:30 AM PST 🌐 Topic: Data Sovereignty with Indigenous professionals 🎉 Don't miss this empowering event as we come together to discuss the crucial topic of Data Sovereignty! 💪🏽✨ Gain insights, connect with amazing people, and be part of an inspiring community. 🌍❤️ 🔗 Register now and secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02L-qjp0 📲✍🏽 #IndigenousSTEM #DataSovereignty #CommunityWellness #SACNAS 🚀🧑🏽💻🌿

🌟 #ThankfulThursday 🌟 We’re overjoyed to announce the return of Community College Day at this year’s NDiSTEM conference! 🎉 It’s been since 2021, and we’re excited to celebrate our amazing community college students once again. Our travel scholarships are designed to support these students, helping them attend NDiSTEM and connect with a broader STEM community. ✈️ Thank you to everyone who contributes to these scholarships; your support makes a real difference in opening doors and creating opportunities. Here's to Building Diverse Futures in STEM! https://hubs.la/Q02LD3GR0 #BuildingDiverseFutures #SACNAS #TrueDiversity #STEMScholarships #GiveNow #SupportSACNAS #DonateforDiversity