[WTI-trainee] SACNAS Mentoring, Networking & Community Opportunities for PhD Students and Postdocs

Tue Mar 24 09:49:41 EDT 2026

Sharing these opportunities in case they are of interest. SACNAS is the premier national scientific organization focused on providing professional development, mentoring, and networking for students from all backgrounds interested in STEM.

As PhD students and postdocs, involvement in SACNAS can provide you with a supportive community of mentors and role models, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to mentor younger students interested in scientific careers. In addition to travel fellowships, since Yale always brings several booths to the conference, your department might also have travel funds available to represent PhD programs.

See below for more information on the following opportunities:

  *   2026 New England SACNAS Community Gathering<https://blogs.umb.edu/newenglandsacnas/> (Saturday, April 11, Boston College)

     *   Registration Deadline: March 27

     *   Network with other PhD students and professors from institutions across New England

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The Yale SACNAS chapter is organizing transportation options. Please email ysacnas at gmail.com<mailto:ysacnas at gmail.com> for information and sign-up to our newsletter<http://eepurl.com/gHmZ1z> to get info about future events.
  *   NDiSTEM Conference (October 29-31, Long Beach, CA)<https://wixsite.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1620bc434ba18678ebf149586&id=69e24a26bd&e=04c0d82946>

     *   Travel Scholarship Deadline: March 27 (Undergrad and PhD students)

     *   The YSACNAS chapter will be organizing activities for those attending. Please email ysacnas at gmail.com<mailto:ysacnas at gmail.com> to confirm abstract submission and sign-up to our newsletter<http://eepurl.com/gHmZ1z> to get info about future events.

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You can also nominate outstanding graduate student, postdoctoral or faculty mentors or scientists (deadline May 15<https://www.sacnas.org/awards?utm_campaign=240541423-2026%20Volunteers&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8HlJYoKoxnBNuZOShFhuia5Mkpv3ybCAIPIiNol20XRgVjmNoB1BXido-licD5pasRiwr6XbrWLr4Jg7rDPnKFhbNJnDjBpDARXGYffPnIqtN2o9w&_hsmi=25636002&utm_content=25485230&utm_source=hs_email>) and submit proposals for scientific or professional development sessions (deadline May 19<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/session-proposals?utm_campaign=10993562-Session%20Proposals%202026&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9W-DdKag3yaTNpRqD8pxGNQfB3XQt5dl9is48VJebc-fxfPQr2np1B0vhNp0gv35KteCdSTJHh6GuJ2XJGlL-DxuPhWrNKmskx3KTB1ZokekU0M3I&_hsmi=25340497&utm_content=25340497&utm_source=hs_email>).

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2026 New England SACNAS Community Gathering<https://blogs.umb.edu/newenglandsacnas/>

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Yale undergraduate, postbac/postgrad, and graduate students and postdocs are warmly invited to the 202<https://ysacnas.wixsite.com/ysacnas/general-6>6 New England SACNAS Community Gathering<https://ysacnas.wixsite.com/ysacnas/general-6>, taking place Saturday, April 11 at Boston College. The event will feature science presentations, professional development sessions, mentoring and networking opportunities, and a chance to bring our full selves to science and celebrate, in community.

Students are particularly invited to submit abstracts to give oral or poster presentations. This will be a great opportunity to practice scientific presentation skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Registration is free!<https://blogs.umb.edu/newenglandsacnas/> <https://blogs.umb.edu/newenglandsacnas/>

Deadline for oral or poster presentations is March 21st. All others, please register by March 27.

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NDiSTEM (National Diversity in STEM) Conference<https://wixsite.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1620bc434ba18678ebf149586&id=69e24a26bd&e=04c0d82946>

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Applications are now open for NDiSTEM! The SACNAS Annual Conference is a vibrant celebration of science, equipping young researchers with the skills and mentoring needed to be successful on their STEM journeys. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to enhance their presentation skills, receive personalized mentoring and research feedback, and engage with a supportive community of peers, mentors, and role models throughout the annual conference.

There are scholarships to support travel, lodging, and/or registration for undergraduate and graduate students! Awardees will also have access to specialized programming to welcome and orient them to the conference in October.

Spring Abstract Deadline: March 27th<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/research-presentations>
Summer Abstract Deadline: July 10th<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/research-presentations>
Travel Scholarship Application Deadline: March 27<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/travel-scholarships>th<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/travel-scholarships>
Deadline for Nominations for Outstanding Graduate Student, Postdoctoral or Faculty Mentors and Scientists: May 15<https://www.sacnas.org/awards?utm_campaign=240541423-2026%20Volunteers&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8HlJYoKoxnBNuZOShFhuia5Mkpv3ybCAIPIiNol20XRgVjmNoB1BXido-licD5pasRiwr6XbrWLr4Jg7rDPnKFhbNJnDjBpDARXGYffPnIqtN2o9w&_hsmi=25636002&utm_content=25485230&utm_source=hs_email>
Science of Professional Development Session Proposals Deadline: May 19<https://www.sacnas.org/conference/session-proposals?utm_campaign=10993562-Session%20Proposals%202026&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9W-DdKag3yaTNpRqD8pxGNQfB3XQt5dl9is48VJebc-fxfPQr2np1B0vhNp0gv35KteCdSTJHh6GuJ2XJGlL-DxuPhWrNKmskx3KTB1ZokekU0M3I&_hsmi=25340497&utm_content=25340497&utm_source=hs_email>

Eligibility

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Be a current SACNAS member  (Quick sign-up.<https://sacnas.users.membersuite.com/auth/portal-login?isSignUp=true> Membership is $25 for students and $50 for postdocs)
  *   Be at least 18 years of age (at the time of the conference)

Giovanna Guerrero-Medina, PhD [A button for name playback in email signature]  <https://www.name-coach.com/giovanna-guerrero-medina>
She/Her/Ella
Director, Yale Ciencia Initiative<http://ciencia.yale.edu/>, Yale School of Medicine
Director for Professional Development & Community, Yale Wu Tsai Institute<http://wti.yale.edu/>
SACNAS<https://www.sacnas.org/> Board Member; Ciencia Puerto Rico<http://www.cienciapr.org/> Senior Advisor
203.785.2915 (office)
616.643.7666 (cell)
giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu<mailto:giovanna.guerrero-medina at yale.edu>
giovanna.guerrero at cienciapr.org<mailto:giovanna.guerrero at cienciapr.org>

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