Who We Are
The Utah State University SACNAS Chapter is an inclusive community that provides support to USU students and professionals to succeed in STEM. Our goal is to promote SACNAS members in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Throughout the year, our chapter organizes opportunities for professional development, community outreach, and support and mentoring connected to a national SACNAS network.
Examples of events include:
- Workshops on professional skills
- Panel discussions on STEM careers
- Volunteering at Science Unwrapped
- Leadership opportunities
- Local and national networking (Annual National Conference)
If you are interested in becoming involved in the USU SACNAS Chapter, please sign-up and join us! SACNAS is a fully inclusive community and welcomes all USU college students and professionals to join, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, race, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, or religion.
Email us at sacnas@usu.edu to find out more!
The national SACNAS organization officially recognized the Utah State University Chapter of SACNAS on August 29, 2013.
President Jordan Estrada
Vice President Kris Pfeiffer
Secretary Leslie Ocampo Trujillo
Treasurer Aaliyah Torres
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Did You Know?
Undergraduate Research allows you to passionately explore your curiosity. While getting a degree give you a foundation of knowledge, research allows you to explore further and ask why and how things work. Research allows you to ask questions that haven’t been answered yet and find answers for yourself. Through research, you can apply your education to solve problems and explore your field in the “real world”.
- Utah State University’s undergraduate research program was established in 1975.
- Our undergraduate research program is the second oldest in the nation following only behind MIT.
- Undergraduate Researchers are more likely to receive prestigious scholarships such as the Goldwater, Rhodes, and Udall.
- Research helps better prepare students to get a job or go to graduate school.
Giving to the USU SACNAS Chapter
Your generosity supports the success of USU students and professionals in STEM.
Gifts help provide invaluable opportunities, including:
- Professional development, including inviting speakers
- Networking
- Community outreach
- Student travel to the annual National Diversity in STEM Conference
How to Give
USU SACNAS Chapter
Online:
Credit, Debit, PayPal, Venmo or Bank Transfer
Mail:
Utah State University
USU SACNAS Chapter
1590 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-1590
Make checks payable to "Utah State University."
Stock or Wire Transfer:
Contact USU Gift Processing at 435-797-1320 or advgifts@usu.edu for instructions.