SACNAS NDISTEM 2024

In October 2024, a cohort of over 20 staff, faculty and students funded by the College of the Environment will attend the 2024 National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference hosted by Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Check out members of the 2024 NDiSTEM College of the Environment cohort below. Additionally, the College’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is supporting the College of the Environment booth, hosting the NSF-funded 2024 SACNAS-based Geo-Futures Mentoring Program, and, in collaboration with colleagues from AGU, NCAR/UCAR, NOAA and USGS, helping facilitate two research sessions. These include “Engaging the Diverse Talents and Perspectives of Hispanic and Tribal Communities in Advancing 21st Century Climate Science” and “Voyage to Environmental Justice Symposium: Latino and Native American Voices Driving Climate Science Through STEM and Community Engagement.”

Corey Garza

Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion College of the Environment; Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Sasha Seroy

Assistant Teaching Professor, Oceanography

Anastasia Schemkes

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist, College of the Environment

“I’m going to SACNAS because I want to learn with and from others advancing DEI + environmental justice in STEM, and to promote College of the Environment as a place for learning, research, and teaching.”

Brandon Ray

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Specialist, College of the Environment

Nicole Doran

Graduate Student, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Deborah Purce

Fellowship and Research Team Lead, Washington Sea Grant

“I’m going to SACNAS because connection is central to belonging and SACNAS knows how to do connection!”

Francisca Santana

Assistant Professor, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences

“I’m going to SACNAS because I want to promote and support diversity in STEM.”

José Guzmán

Associate Teaching Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and Marine Biology

Maia Kreis

Academic Services Manager, Friday Harbor Labs

“I’m going to SACNAS because I’m passionate about supporting equitable opportunity for all those interested in pursuing a STEM career. I’m excited to network with others and hear about their paths, and spread the word about the opportunity to study at Friday Harbor Labs!”