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10/16/2026

☕🔬 Join us for Café con Ciencia!

The SACNAS UMass Boston Chapter invites you to an exciting conversation with Dr. Guilherme Longo, Marine Ecologist! 🌊🐠

Come enjoy a relaxed discussion about science, Dr. Longo’s journey, career opportunities, and ways to get involved in STEM. Whether you’re just starting your academic journey or exploring your next steps, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect, and get inspired!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 ISC, Room 4300 | UMass Boston

✨ All students are welcome!

☕ Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your love for science. We hope to see you there!

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03/24/2026

SACNAS is excited to invite you to our upcoming Poster Making Workshop. Perfect for anyone preparing a poster for an upcoming conference, like the SACNAS Community Gathering on April 11th or the SFE Earth Day Symposium.
Need help getting started or polishing your design? Stop by and get guidance, feedback, and support.
Workshop Details:
Location: ISC 4310
Dates & Times:
Thursday, March 26th at 1:00 PM
Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM
Feel free to attend one or both sessions, depending on your needs. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a nearly finished poster, we’re here to help!
We hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

Registration for the 2026 New England SACNAS Chapter Community Gathering is now open! The Boston College and UMass Boston SACNAS Chapters invite scientists and students from across the New England region, at all career stages and from every discipline, to join us Saturday, April 11th at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Come connect with peers, highlight your research, explore professional development and leadership opportunities, and celebrate our scientific community together. Registration is free! Register for the gathering and submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation. The deadline to submit an abstract for a presentation is Friday, March 13th.

03/03/2026

Are you considering going to graduate school? Curious about what grad school is really like? Join us for SACNAS: A Chat with a Grad Student on Thursday, March 5th, from 4–5 PM in ISC 4310!

Come chat with current graduate students about their experiences. We’ll discuss:
The admissions process
Expectations and workload
Work–life balance
Research and coursework
What we wish we knew before applying
And any questions you may have!

We hope to see you there!

02/17/2026

Are you working on a conference, research, or thesis abstract? Join us for our Abstract Writing Workshop on Thursday, February 19, 4:00–5:00 PM in ISC 4310!

Learn the key components of a strong, successful abstract
Avoid the most common mistakes
Get feedback and time to revise your own work

Writers at all stages are welcome: bring a draft or come ready to start from scratch!

02/04/2026

Bring your friends and join us for a fun, relaxed hour of board games, cards, snacks, and more! Feel free to play something from our collection or bring your own favorite game to share!
Kick off the semester by unwinding, meeting new people, and having some fun with the SACNAS community!
We hope to see you there!

12/08/2025

Join us for a fun hour of trivia with prizes and cultural sweets to enjoy! Bring your friends and test your knowledge across a variety of topics (science, pop culture, etc)! 🤓
This is a great chance to take a break from studying for exams, meet new people, and have some fun with the SACNAS community before the end of the semester.
We hope to see you there!

11/17/2025

We are excited to host a Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Thursday from 4:00–5:00 PM in ISC 5300! ✍️
We’ll kick off with a short presentation on how to craft an effective resume and cover letter tailored for research, internships, and professional opportunities. After that, the rest of the session will be dedicated to peer review, so please bring a printed or digital copy of your materials if you have them (drafts are totally welcome!).
This is a great chance to strengthen your application materials and get supportive feedback from fellow students.
We hope to see you there! ✨

11/02/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on in Columbus, Ohio! What an inspiring weekend filled with science, community, and familia 💫

Congratulations to our UMB SACNAS Chapter Officers Alyssa, Valeria, Irina, and Nicole for presenting their research at this year’s conference, to Alyssa and Valeria for representing as COLOR Leaders, and to Irina for earning the Outstanding Graduate Oral Presentation Award! As well as our SACNAS Chapter Advisor Dr. Adán Colón-Carmona on hosting a session at this years conference 👏

We’re so proud to be part of a community that uplifts, supports, and celebrates one another. Until next time…can’t wait to see everyone at our Community Gathering this spring and at next year’s SACNAS conference! 🔬

10/16/2025

☕✨ Join SACNAS at UMass Boston for a cozy afternoon of connection and culture!
Meet STEAM faculty, enjoy authentic cultural drinks, and learn from inspiring professionals. 🌎💬

📅 November 6
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 ISC 4300

All are welcome — come sip, chat, and celebrate cultural diversity in STEAM! 🌿💫

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