SACNAS ANNUAL WELCOME BACK BBQ
Spring picnic
This SATURDAY, May 11th, SACNAS is throwing its annual spring picnic! This will be a great even to finally unwind after finals and a long semester. Check out the flyer and if you are interested in coming, make sure to fill out the QR code that is on the flyer or click the like to the QR code below. There will be food provided but feel free to being whatever food or drinks you would like. Being that we are in the midst of a Vermont Spring, the tentative plan is to meet at the upper pa
Publication process workshop with Dr. Mariano Rodríguez-Cabal
About the workshop:
The workshop covered the publication process, from choosing a Journal to what happened after you press the submit button, and what to do when you get the decision letter.
About Dr. Rodríguez-Cabal:
https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/profiles/mariano-rodriguez-cabal
Abstract writing workshop with Dr. Rory Waterman
About the workshop:
The workshop will review some abstract basics before participants explore features of example abstracts to see various practices at work. With these ideas in mind, the balance of the workshop time is spent on constructing (or reviewing participants’ drafts) abstracts for future submission—ideally for SACNAS NDiSTEM! Participants with any level of experience in abstract writing (or timeline for submission) are welcome.
About Dr. Rory:
Stargazing with UVM Space Club 11/10 @ 7pm
Today (11/10) at 7 pm we will be hosting Stargazing Event with the UVM Space Club and Society of Physics Students! Come check out the full moon with hot chocolate and live music at the UVM track arena. We are looking forward to taking in the stars with you!
General Body Meeting with Alianza and Cultural Crossroads! (11/03)
Join us for our first collaborative General Body meeting with Alianza and Cultural Crossroads this Thursday 11/3! The theme is Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead which is celebrated between Halloween (Oct. 31st) and All Souls Day (Nov 2nd). Come build an altar with us, decorate some cookies, and learn about this tradition and ritual that celebrates and honors those who are no longer with us.
First General Body Meeting October 6, 2022
Join us for our first general body meeting, this Thursday (10/06) at 5:15 pm in Aiken 311. If you can’t make it person, the teams link is here.
SACNAS Welcome Back BBQ
SACNAS Welcome Back BBQ which will be on Saturday, September 24th at Oakledge Park! Please join us by signing up here to get a headcount and to indicate if you have dietary restrictions or if you would like to bring a dish to share. We will provide the burgers and hot dogs (vegan/vegetarian and gluten free alternatives) to grill, so bringing a side or dessert is not required but is welcomed. The BBQ is open to everyone in the community so please feel free to share this with classmates, family and friends!
Second Annual BIPOC Outdoor Festival
Calling all BIPOC who are interested in an afternoon of outdoor activities and community building! OGE and Craftsbury Outdoor Center are excited to announce the 2nd annual BIPOC Outdoor Festival!
This will be a setting for BIPOC to try new activities or enjoy old ones in a supportive environment. The purpose of this event is to create a space for BIPOC to feel welcome to learn and build a sense of community at the same time.
A variety of group activities will be offered, with equipment and instruction provided. Many of these activities will be led by BIPOC instructors as well as white instructors who share a sense of making space for BIPOC
BIPOC community vendors will offer food and libations, If the sessions aren’t your thing, feel free to come by and hang out with your friends and have a great time! After an afternoon of activity, join us from 4:30-6 pm for Happy Hour and general celebration
Activities include: Biathlon, Paddle boarding, Kayaking, Nature Walks, and Mountain Bike instruction.
Stay tuned for more information on activities
Social Mixer with Dartmouth College
Social mixer with University of Vermont’s SACNAS chapter on June 9th! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, rooftop views, and socializing with members of the UVM community. All are welcome!
This event is hosted by Guarini (Diversity Fellow @Hector Sanchez) and the UVM SACNAS chapter. Please RSVP using the QR code on flyer or using this link.
Annual Spring Picnic!
We are celebrating the end of the semester this weekend at our annual Spring Picnic! Join us at Oakledge Park this Saturday May 14th at 2pm. We will bring the pizza, but please feel free to bring a dessert or other snacks/beverages to share with the community. If you have a soccer/volleyball, frisbee, or fun games to play outdoors, please bring those too!
VACC Workshop with Dr. Chris Danforth
Interested in high performance computing? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to utilize the Vermont Advanced Computing Core for all of our computing needs. Happening Tuesday May 10th @ 6:30 PM on teams. Dr. Danforth has asked that attendees check out the following resources ahead of time to prepare:
UVM Connect Workshop – April 26
Join us this Tuesday at 6pm to learn how UVM Connect can help you!
[UPDATE 4/26]: This event is virtual only. Join us on Teams!
Game Night
Join us this Thursday April 21st at 7pm in The Boardroom Cafe (3 Mill St, Burlington) for a fun night of boardgames with the SACNAS community! RSVP before April 21st at 4pm. Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
General Meeting – April 2022
Planning your career transition with Dr. Jim Vigoreaux
Come join us in learning how to prepare for the transition to life after your degree on Tuesday 3/29 @ 1PM in Farrell Hall 107 or on teams!
General Meeting – March 2022
Our March General meeting will on Tuesday 3/22 @ 6PM in Farrell Hall 107 or online via teams. As always we will have snacks and hope to see you there!
Time Management workshop with Dr. Rory Waterman
Join us in starting March out strong by learning some new skills to manage our time with Dr. Rory Waterman, Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. Join us Tuesday 4/5 6-7PM in Farrell Hall 107 or on Teams! If joining us virtually, join via the teams link or QR code on the flyer.
Pizza will be provided!
Mental health in STEM panel
The UVM SACNAS chapter is hosting a virtual Mental Health in STEM panel that we have put together in collaboration with eSTEM. The panel will take place on February 24 from 6-7:30 PM via teams. The link can be found here or by using the QR code on the flyer.
The panel will be focused on how to navigate and maintain our mental health in STEM and academia more broadly. This event will highlight UVM resources for mental health. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the panel.
General Meeting – February 2022
There will be snacks! 🙂
Semester Strategic Planning Workshop with Prof. Brittany Mosher
Come learn tools to help you make the most out of this Spring semester. This workshop is targeted towards graduate students, but is open to anyone who is interested in learning organizational tools, anyone hoping to apply to grad school or involved in research.
Last General Meeting for Fall 2021
Join us for our last general meeting for the fall term Tuesday Nov 30th 6PM in Farrell Hall 107 or on Teams. Refreshments provided!
Click here to join the meeting
SciComm Workshop
SACNAS is hosting a communications workshop led by Dr. Zeina Salame from the Theatre Department! Tuesday November 16th 6PM in Farrell Hall Conference Room 005.
