SACNAS Fall 2023 Welcome

What does "SACNAS" stand for?

• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science

• Scientists and Academics Collaborating for Native American Studies

• Science and Advancement Coalition for Native American Scholars

• Society for Advancing Cultural and Native American Sciences

Who is the most popular male singer that just recently performed at the VMAs?

• Bad Bunny

• Pero Pluma

• Rebelde

• Doja Cat

What is the main goal of the SACNAS program?

• Promoting computer science education

• Advancing underrepresented minority scientists in STEM

• Funding research in social science

• Encouraging environment activism

Did Shakira file for divorce becasue she noticed someone ate her jam?

Was founded in the 1970s as a response to the underrepresented of specific communities in the STEM fields?

What is currently the viral quote by Bad Bunny?

• "I'm not a good bunny, I don't even eat carrots"

• "Mami be careful....the mosquitoes"

• "Yo perrero sola"

• "Munch, munch"

What is the meaning of the "SACNAS" symbol?

• 1) Long hair 2) atoms 3) POC are pockey

• 1) Water is good for you 2) Circles are everywhere 3) many buidings

• 1) Shakiras long hair 2) hips never lie 3) She moved her house

• 1) Ancient Mayan gods beard 2) Helium atom 3) New Mexico Zia Pueblos emblem

How does the SACNAS support its members?

• By providing funding for luxury vacations

• By offering discounts on entertainment subscriptions

• By organizing monthly book clubs

• Through mentorship, networking, and professional development

Karol G. is often said to be a mixture of ethnicities but....she is actually Colombian.

They're delicious, but where were pupusas originaly made?

• Michocan

• New Mexico

• New York

• El Savador