Mission
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Introduction
There is one question that drives everything we do at SACNAS: What will it take to achieve true diversity
in the STEM fields? When we say true diversity, we’re talking about the creation of a robust, diverse, and competitive domestic STEM workforce, including leadership positions, that reflects the demographics of the U.S. population. Seeking the answer to that big question led to the development of our five-year (2016 – 2021) strategic plan with five key goals:
This last fiscal year, we began to dive into these goals as an organization and as a community. This annual report is an illustration of our accomplishments and the momentum we’re gaining toward achieving true diversity. For regular updates on our progress, view our “True Diversity Updates” on our YouTube channel.