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Initiatives and Support

MCB undergraduate students during a journal club meeting with Natalie Rawlings at the head of the table.

University of Arizona Student Organizations

The U of A chapter of oSTEM, an organization for LGBTQ+ students and professionals in STEM

Comprehensive list of student clubs in the College of Science

List of Pre-Health clubs at U of A

U of A chapter of SACNAS, the Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, Instagram page

University of Arizona Organizations or Resources

The University of Arizona’s Women in Science and Engineering Program advances the development of a strong and competitive STEM workforce. 

The University Libraries' Inclusive, Culturally Relevant, and Culturally Responsive Teaching research guide.

The Disability Resource Center ensures disability access on campus for students, employees, and visitors.

Campus Health's Counseling & Psych Services provides in-person and virtual mental health services for students and mental health-promoting programs.

Basic Needs Center in the Student Union: Campus Pantry, a student-run supplemental grocery program, and the Campus Closet, an on campus donation-based program offering free clothing.

Grad CAFE is a transformational mentoring program providing a holistic, strengths-based, community-building approach to mentoring graduate students.

2026 W.A. Franke Honors College Pinnacle poster session in the UA Beardown Gym

Meetings and Conferences

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), the conference for multidisciplinary science and workforce development by the American Society for Microbiology 

The SACNAS Annual Conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM.

Professional/Trade Organizations

The American Society for Microbiology is a global community shaping the future of the microbial sciences to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a nonprofit professional society that builds and empowers a broad community of molecular life scientists to advance discovery.

The Society for Developmental Biology represents a global community of scientists and educators dedicated to furthering the field of developmental biology.

The Genetics Society of America is an international community of biologists advancing the field of genetics.
  >DEI Scholarship at GSA Conferences

The American Society for Human Genetics envisions a future where people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research. It works to advance human genetics and genomics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy.

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

The Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

Hispanic Access Foundation connects Latinos to opportunity by exposing them to reliable and relevant resources, promoting civic engagement and serving as their trusted and trustworthy partner.

Black Professionals in STEM is a nonprofit that aims to foster community for Black people in technical spaces and connect them to new opportunities. Collectively it is 2,000+ members strong across the US and is helping more folks build their networks everyday.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  >Spanish Language Mass Media Fellows Program: For over 50 years the Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program has helped develop scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are well-versed in communicating complex ideas to a general audience via placement in media sites across the United States.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities list of opportunities on Zintellect

Queer in STEM is a nationwide study of sexual diversity in science, engineering & mathematics.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The NIH Community Engagement Alliance improves health outcomes through community-engaged research that addresses chronic disease.

STEM education materials for grades pre-K through 12

The Office of Intramural Training and Education helps trainees and fellows develop scientific, professional, well-being, and resilience skills.

National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge and improving the health of NIH-designated populations experiencing health disparities.

> HDPulse: Ecosystem of Health Disparities and Minority Health Resource

>SCHARE Science Collaborative for Health and Artificial intelligence Reduction of Errors

National Science Foundation (NSF)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) promotes STEM education through innovative curricula, faculty support and initiatives to ensure student success in a changing STEM workforce. 

As part of the organizational realignment of the U.S. National Science Foundation, the four divisions, previously in the NSF Directorate of STEM Education (NSF EDU), have been realigned into two clusters: (1) STEM Workforce and Talent Development; and (2) STEM Education Research and Innovation.

Other Federal Organizations

Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, a nonprofit membership association dedicated to expanding the higher education candidate pool and fostering inclusive workplaces. HERC advances the recruitment, retention, and career growth of talented faculty and staff, helping to create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

The Indian Youth Service Corps is a Department of the Interior initiative designed to engage Native youth in meaningful public service projects on federal and Tribal lands for the benefit of Native communities.

USA (governmental) jobs listing

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Freedom and Liberty Resources

All people in the United States have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC's red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights.

The ACLU of Arizona advances equity and dismantles systemic injustice by taking legal action, influencing policy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans.

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Training

A 30-minute self-paced training offered by Oregon State University