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Info. Session
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez By: Héctor Esparra, Carolina García & Diliani Roldán
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Chapter Announcements:
• 2014-2015 Board Members Election Nomination. Link: http://cohemis.uprm.edu/sacnas/directiva (New & Regular Members Only!) • Nomination Period: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Saturday, March 22, 2014 • Elections: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 (10:30am @ Celis 010).
• 2nd Annual Symposium: Science & Technology, Innovation Through Research. Link:
http://sacnasuprmcyt.weebly.com/ • Deadline for Abstract Submission: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (11:59pm)
• 2nd T-shirt Pre-Sale status?
• 2014 Chapter New Members Initiation in La Cueva de Tarzan, UPRM
• New date: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:30p.m • Pay the Chapter Membership Fee ASAP to the chapter treasurer or visit the
following link to pay it online: http://cohemis.uprm.edu/sacnas/pago-online.html
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SACNAS National Conference: General Info.
• Inspires participants to achieve their goals in education and careers in STEM fields.
• Aprox. 4,000 attendees.
• Support participants at each transition stage of their career o Undergrads o Grads o Postdocs o Professionals
SACNAS National Conference: Components
• Professional development sessions *Now accepting proposals* – Skills development – Determining & refining career choices – Making successful transitions
• Leadership development sessions *Now accepting proposals* – Influence and persuasion – Communication – Setting goals – Developing leader reputation – Decision-making and critical thinking – Developing professional networks – Ethical reasoning – Coaching others
• Research presentations (Students & Postdocs) *Soon accepting abstracts*
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SACNAS National Conference: Components
• Scientific symposia sessions *Now accepting proposals* – Discipline-specific
• Networking and mentoring activities
• Nationally recognized keynote speakers – Dr. Martin Chalfie
• Exhibit Halls (300+)
• Cultural Activities
• Field Trips
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SACNAS National Conference: Participants
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SACNAS National Conference: Participants
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84% believe the success of an underrepresented student or scientist is directly related to their participation at SACNAS
SACNAS National Conference: Exhibitors
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Travel Scholarship & Research Presentations General Requirements
• Be an undergraduate, postbaccalaureate (3 years max. since degree), graduate
student or postdoctoral researcher (5 years max. since degree)
• Be pursuing an education/career in STEM or a related field
• Good academic standing (students)
• Be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university in Fall 2014 (students)
or be able to provide proof of degree completion (students & postdocs).
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Travel Scholarship & Research Presentations General Requirements
• Be a current SACNAS member
• Have a SACNAS Profile with your information (sacnas.org)
Membership Type Dues
Annual Memberships
Student 1-year Member
$15
Student 2-year Member $25
Student 3-year Member $30
Professional 1-year Member $65
Professional 2-year Member $100
Professional 3-year Member $135
Lifetime Memberships
Life Member $500
Friend of the Society Member $1,000
Upgrade from Life Member to Friend of the Society $500
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In summary...
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Travel Scholarship & Abstract
Submission are separated applications!
• You don’t need to submit an abstract to apply for travel scholarship and attend the Conference.
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Abstract Submission Requirements: Spring & Summer Application
Apply for: • Oral Presentation (Grad students) • Poster Presentation (Undergrad & Grad students)
*** You will have until the submissions deadline to make any edits or changes on your abstract. Information required:
• SACNAS ID (This can be found in your SACNAS profile). • Research mentor and co-authors’ contact information. • Department Chair contact information (home institution). • College Dean contact information (home institution).
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Abstract Submission Requirements: Spring Application
Abstracts must contain at least 2 authors, including presenting author, research mentor or co-authors. All undergrad, post-bac, and grad students abstract submissions are reviewed on a scale of 1 to 5, based on the criteria outlined below (Postdoc researcher abstracts are not reviewed): 1. A hypothesis or statement about the problem under investigation, 2. A statement of the experimental methods/materials used, 3. Results provided in summary form (even if preliminary), 4. Conclusion. *** You need to score at least 3/5 to be considered. *** 250 words max.
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Abstract Submission Requirements: Summer Application
Undergraduate Summer Research Abstract Submission Guidelines • Summer Program Enrollment Period (May 20-June 5)
o The program director will need to complete a form to receive a code for students to submit the application (Contact him/her before the enrollment period).
Summer Program Enrollment Eligibility: Undergraduates summer research programs (i.e. NSF-REU, NIH-R25) must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the summer application period: • Include a summer research component (late May – August) • Have a formalized application & acceptance process.
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What does the SACNAS Travel grant cover?
• Travel (PR to LA roundtrip) • Lodging
What doesn’t the SACNAS Travel grant cover?
• Conference Registration o $315 – Students which aren’t SACNAS Member o $265 – SACNAS student member
• Transportation from airport to the hotel or conference area.
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Travel Scholarship Requirements (Spring Application)
• Statement of Purpose (Students & Postdocs)
• Official student copy of your transcript & enrollment verification (Students)
• One letter of recommendation (Students)
• Curriculum Vitae (Postdocs)
Travel Scholarship Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Answer the following questions (Tips!):
1. Why you are interested in participating?
2. How could you benefit from this conference?
3. Why should SACNAS choose you as a travel grant recipient?
4. How do you support the SACNAS Mission & Vision?
5. Are you economically able to support yourself at the Conference (Travel & lodging)?
6. Personal background & future plans (Moving forward to the next level in your career)?
Resource:http://www.niu.edu/lrc/_images/A%20Guide%20to%20Scholarship%20Applications%20for%20Latinos%20Book%20cover.pdf
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Statement of Purpose
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Academic Transcript & Enrollment Verification
NOTE: These will be attached in one document in pdf format.
1. Academic Transcript (Student Copy): www.uprm.edu/registrar ($1.35)
• ENGLISH VERSION!
• Your transcript is required to include your full name, institution name, and
anticipated graduation date.
2. Enrollment Verification:
• Fall 2014-2015 Class Schedule
• Institution/program acceptance letter
o Recent graduated students can apply for travel scholarship!
• Letter from the registrar or advisor to further verify the information
• Anticipated Graduation Date Letter from registrar:
http://www.uprm.edu/registrar/docs/cert-grad.pdf ($1.35)
o For more information: [email protected]
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Academic Transcript & Enrollment Verification
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Letter of Recommendation? or C.V.
Curriculum Vitae (Postdocs): http://jobsearch.about.com/od/cvsamples/a/cvformat.htm
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Summer Application
• Only for Undergraduate Students who are involved in summer internship!
• Same documents as Spring Application.
• Other requirements: o Summer Program Enrollment Period (May 20-June 5)
• The program director will need to complete a form to receive a code for students to submit the application (Contact him/her before the enrollment period).
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Travel Scholarship Requirements: Spring & Summer Application
YOU HAVE TWO WEEKS AFTER THE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO REGISTRATE
FOR THE CONFERENCE!
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For more information or questions regarding the travel grant application,
contact Brianda Álvarez:
http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/travel-scholarships
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More Information or any questions regarding with abstract submission application, contact Jessica Macias:
http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/student-postdoc-research-presentations
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The UPRM SACNAS Chapter will have a SACNAS N. C. UPRM
Group Commitee for support.
The other face of the
SACNAS National Conference
Things to do in the Conference.
Keynote Lectures & Workshops
“Networking”
The chance to compete…
Oportunities for Graduate School
Join the Native American
“Pow Wow”
Be a tourist.
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Resources: Travel Grant Instructions: http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/travel-scholarships/instructions FAQs: http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/travel-scholarships-travel-scholarship-faqs Additional Fundings: http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/travel-scholarships/alternate-conference-funding • José Trias-Monge Grant, UPR Grant for Graduate Students (GPA: 3.50-4.00) • FASEB-MARC Program Application Resources: http://sacnas.org/events/national-conf/travel-scholarships/application-resources