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SACNAS

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
2006 SACNAS National Conference

October 26-29, 2006, Tampa, Florida
SACNAS' mission is to encourage Chicano/Latino, Native American and other students from historically underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all levels, as well as in a variety of professional settings. Every year SACNAS holds an annual conference that helps the organization carry out this vital mission. The conference features cutting edge research presented by the nation's top scientists; links scientists, science professionals, K-12 Educators, undergraduate and graduate students; and promotes mentoring and developmental opportunities, ranging from graduate school to summer research programs and internships. The conference also serves as a forum for building national networks, addressing professional demands and concerns of minority students and faculty.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.sacnas.org/.

American Society of Human Genetics
56th Annual Meeting

October 10-14, 2006, New Orleans, Louisiana
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), founded in 1948, is the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. The nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with special interest in human genetics.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.faseb.org/genetics/ashg/ashgmenu.htm.

Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
31th International Symposium & Career Fair

November 1-6, 2005, San Jose, California
The annual International Symposium and Career Fair is the premier event for the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, Inc. This conference for engineering and scientists has been held in a different city each year since 1976 and has been very successful in helping raise funds to support its programs such as the scholarships totaling upwards of $50,000. At this event, MAES features technical and education papers and workshops by nationally and internationally known leaders and technical experts. The events have provided attendees visibility to the many professionals in industry and the type of work in which they are involved.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.maes-natl.org/.

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students

November 8-11, 2006, Anaheim, California
The ABRCMS is a national conference designed to encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced training and careers in the biomedical sciences, and provide faculty advisors and directors with resources for facilitating students' success.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.abrcms.org/.

Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society
2006 Student Research Conference

November 2-5, 2006, Detroit, Michigan
Undergraduates and high achieving high school students from institutions in the United States and abroad are invited to participate in an all-day conference and evening awards ceremony. Nearly 250 students will be accepted. The day will include workshops on choosing a graduate school, grad school student panel and mentoring opportunities for students.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.sigmaxi.org.

Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research

November 18, 2006, Occidental College
SCCUR spotlights undergraduate achievement in a variety of disciplines and types of institutions in the Southern California region and fosters appreciation of the valuable role these activities play in complementing other aspects of undergraduate education. Through its annual conference, SCCUR celebrates the research, scholarship, and creative activities carried out by undergraduate students. Students in all disciplines - the arts, humanities, sciences and engineering - present their original projects to audiences of peers, faculty and administrators through performance, oral presentations, posters or displays.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.sccur.org/.

American Geophysical Union
AGU 2005 Fall Meeting

December 5-9, 2005, San Francisco, California
AGU is a worldwide scientific community that advances, through unselfish cooperation in research, the understanding of Earth and space for the benefit of humanity.
Please visit the website for more information http://www.agu.org/.

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