Wrapping up the semester with an April Recap! 🌀🌈 From learning about the history and tradition of Yerba Mate to engaging with interdepartmental research at our 2nd annual 3-minute thesis, we had a blast blending science with our culture🧉🔬 Thank you to everyone who joined us! Good luck with finals!

This Women’s History Month, we teamed up with HMNS to host interactive STEM demos and celebrate our local women in science! So proud of our volunteers for inspiring the next generation of scientists 👩‍🔬

¡Hola, Sacnistas! Looking for an opportunity to present your research? Do you speak Spanish (or not)? Does your shelf need another trophy? You're in luck! We will be hosting our 2nd annual 3 Minute Thesis event, where you can present your research in Spanish to a panel of judges

¡Hola, Sacnistas! Come join us on April 15 at 11 AM to learn about the traditional beverage of Argentina and a cornerstone of its national identity, Yerba Mate! Mate will be available to make while supplies last!

As Black History Month comes to a close, we acknowledge African Americans in STEM from the past and present whose achievements in their fields deserve recognition!

This Valentines Day, our members went on a blind date with a book at Las Perras Cafe! Everyone was able to take home a new book and sip on some warm drinks.💘 Happy reading, thank you to all who stopped by! Stay tuned for more great events!

Join us at Las Perras Cafe on Monday, Feb 16, for a White Elephant Style Blind Date with a Book! Bring a covered book, write a short synopsis, and find out what you'll end up with! please RSVP using the QR code

Join us NEXT THURSDAY, 2/5, for our first general meeting & community game night! Face off with your friends and get to know other grads and undergrads in STEM! Free food and drinks will be provided, just bring your competitive spirit. Hope to see you there! 👾💚

As we start this semester, get to know the new SACNAS-UH leaders! www.instagram.com/p/DT_yFwOjK9...

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Don't forget our leadership applications are still open and will be closing soon! If you're looking for a position of leadership with us, apply by January 12!

Thank you to all who stopped by our loteria night and had fun! We had 5 lucky winners receive a custom Fred loteria shirt, and many others received 3D-printed Freds! Those whose luck was down were still able to enjoy some good food and hot chocolate:) See you guys next semester and enjoy your break!

Winter 2025 SACNAS UH Leadership applications are OPEN!!! ☃️🎄Are you social media savvy or passionate about professional development? 🤓 SACNAS UH is accepting leadership applications from now until Dec 28th for those excited and committed to our mission. 🤩 👉🏽 LINK TO APPLY IN BIO

Join us on Friday, Dec. 5th, for our upcoming Safety Symposium, a campus-wide event designed to bring students together to explore the latest ideas in safety culture and practices in laboratory and workplace safety.

Join us for our end-of-year SACNAS Loteria night on December 4th! Feeling lucky? Test your skills and win prizes (while supplies last)! Or sit back and watch the chaos unfold with some free Aguas Frescas & Tamales! See you there!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our 5th annual Friendsgiving and the herbal medicine workshop led by Grandmother Longbraid, and our officers Judy and Steven! 🦃🌱 we were able to take home some good food and good knowledge!

Join us on November 19th for our Annual SACNAS Friendsgiving! Enjoy some delicious FREE food, hot cocoa, and learn about herbal medicine in our workshop! This event is open to all members and non-members interested in joining, so bring your friends!

Let your creativity flow! 🌟🎨Join us at our arts & crafts social on 11/20 from 1-3pm in the SACNAS room (SR2 214). Show off your artistic abilities and take time to destress.🌞

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the NDiSTEM conference for the first time in Columbus, Ohio, along with faculty advisors and members of the UH SACNAS chapter. Before attending, I had no real expectations for what I would get out of this event or for its impact on my academic career.

Going to #sacnas #2025NDISTEM? Please do not miss our session on "From Research to Publication: demystifying Academic Writing"! @sacnas.bsky.social @uhsacnas.bsky.social

Join us NEXT FRIDAY, 10/31, from 12-3pm to tour labs across NSM/Cullen and learn about their research while collecting candy!🎃🍬 RSVP by scanning the QR code or using the link below. Hope to see y’all there! forms.gle/8pDApH1FNkfX...

On Monday, we had the honor of hosting the esteemed Dr. Philis Barragán Goetz to discuss her work on Escuelitas and the Emergence of a Mexican-American Identity in Texas! We loved getting to discuss her award-winning book and look forward to keeping up with her future works! 🫶🏼

Today is #indigenouspeoplesday and we’re celebrating the Native scientists who are doing fabulous work and inspiring us every day. One of the most important messages of Indigenous people’s day is that WE ARE STILL HERE 🔥 driving science, art, health, and community forward 🙌🏽

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!!

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!

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 🥳🤩

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!

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. 🎉

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!

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!

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!