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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 7d

Of course 🥳 we have to go pick up our chapter of the year award!!!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 8d

Join us on Monday 10/13 in the Honors Commons for a talk with award-winning author Dr. Philis M. Barragán Goetz as she discusses Escuelitas and the Emergence of a Mexican-American Identity in Texas.
🔅Food and refreshments will be provided!!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 16d

Yesterday we were so fortunate to be present at the @hmns.bsky.social 3rd annual Indigenous Culture celebration! To celebrate, we emphasized that indigenous people were scientists since time immemorial. 🔥 thank you also to Roni Cabrera-Moreno for allowing us to display her beautiful artwork!

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 17d

Earlier this week we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with UH and other fantastic Hispanic Serving organizations and departments on campus! We’re so proud to also have had several of our students give presentations on their research in Spanish 🥳🤩

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 22d

This day of Action, our fellow Sacnistas had a great time demo-ing science experiments for families who visited the Holocaust Museum Houston! We are grateful to have partnered with the Bonuik Center to make this happen!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 22d

On Wednesday, September 17th, the University of Houston will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
We invite you to join us for a series of Hispanic Heritage Month events that highlight and celebrate our culture, history, and community.
🎉

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 24d

2 of our officers Lorissa Saiz and Steven Mendoza represented SACNAS today at the Fiestas Patrias parade marching with the UH Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies!

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 25d

Thinking about grad school? Join ACS x SACNAS-UH for Cycles in a Graduate Career!
Come hear grad student perspectives, learn about our grad mentorship program, ask your questions, and get motivated for grad school!

📅Tuesday 9/23, 7-8 PM
📍Fleming Rm 160

Hope to see you there!

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · 28d

Join us in celebrating Indigenous culture @ HMNS NEXT SATURDAY 9/20 from 9am-4pm!! We'll be hosting a series of demos highlighting indigenous science!

🔅The deadline to sign up is THIS Saturday, 9/13. Sign up using the QR code or the link below:
forms.gle/NPnbKZg9tEJo...

Hope to see y'all there!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are excited to be partnering with HMNS and the Holocaust Museum in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous culture! Join us for science demos that highlight different fields within STEM! Sign-up forms are also available if you're interested in volunteering.

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Aug 22

UH SACNAS Leadership is back and better than ever today 🍁📚🏫 with our Summer 2025 leadership retreat! We did activities to learn about our leadership styles, communication, and event planning skills and also started planning events for this year. 😤Welcome back to all our officers 🫶🏽

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Aug 21

Stop by the SACNAS booth at the Tailgate party this August 28, hosted by UH's very own NSM Department! Grab your very own 3D-printed Fred variant (while supplies last) and come chat with us!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Aug 21

Welcome Back Coogs! We are excited to see everyone join us next week at Cat's Back at the Student Center to learn more about SACNAS😊

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Jun 22

Celebrate the end of Pride Month with a splash of color and creativity! Join us this Saturday for an afternoon of painting, snacks, and vibes!
When: Saturday, June 28 at 4:00 pm
Where: Smith Plaza, Hermann Park
All are welcome, hope to see you there 🎨 🏳️‍🌈

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Jun 21

Happy Pride Month!🌈This month SACNAS would like to celebrate LGBTQ+ representation in STEM. Pride is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots and the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. SACNAS values providing an inclusive community for students of all backgrounds.

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Jun 11

Members had a blast working with the UH Physics department and the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the Cougar Summer STEM camp! They conducted various physics demos for middle schoolers and advocated for those interested in learning about STEM.

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Jun 2

This month, SACNAS is celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and will spotlight members in the STEM field! Happy Pride Month!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · May 20

SACNAS would like to celebrate AAPI Month by highlighting students of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent! 🌸🌟

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · May 16

We are now accepting applications for officer positions! Whether you're looking to be part of an amazing team, opportunities to hone your leadership skills, or want to get more involved in your community, you can find what you're searching for in SACNAS! Apply by June 30th

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! A great day to appreciate nature. SACNAS appreciates what the Earth provides and values environmental sustainability and biodiversity.🌿🐸🐟"The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth Robin Wall Kimmerer.

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Apr 18

Huge thanks to our friends at MAES for collaborating with us to host a mixer for STEM undergraduate and graduate students to talk about graduate school and the next steps! Many connections were made, and we hope to hear more about your plans for grad school!

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Apr 14

Considering grad school or already in grad school? Join us April 15th from 5-7 pm for a Grad-Undergrad Mixer in partnership with UH MAES! We invite any STEM grads and undergrads students to join us for **FREE TACOS** and chat about what being a grad student is like in a no-stress environment.

UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Apr 9

Hoy tuvimos nuestro primer evento de “Tu investigación en tres minutos en español” en UH! Gracias al trabajo y la dedicación de muchos de los oficiales de SACNAS y miembros de la facultad, cinco estudiantes de pre-grado y nueve de post-grado pudieron exponer sus increíbles proyectos!!! 🤩🤩🤩

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Martin A. Nuñez @martin-nunez.bsky.social · Apr 8

Wonderful @uhsacnas.bsky.social event on “tu investigación en 3 minutos” in Spanish♥️

Really nice to see how great our grad and undergrad students are!!

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UH SACNAS @uhsacnas.bsky.social · Apr 5

Considering grad school or already in grad school? Join us April 15th from 5-7 pm for a Grad-Undergrad Mixer in partnership with UH MAES! We invite any STEM grads and undergrads to join us for FREE TACOS in the KIVA room and chat about what being a grad student is like in a no-stress environment.

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