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City science club navigates need for culturally relevant integration

SD SACNAS chapter perseveres through pandemic hurdles

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • December 14, 2021

“There is life that happens outside of the classroom that affects students' ability to even be present for the STEM classes, and STEM takes a lot out of a person," San Diego City College SACNAS chapter president Dyani Melgarejo said. "We need the support of a community or place to study without distractions.”

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Rethinking how we experience coffee at City College

The science behind coffee as explained by City College's SACNAS chapter

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • November 5, 2021

The World Cultures Program hosted a Zoom event that featured presentations made by students belonging to City College's national-award-winning SACNAS chapter.

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UCSD, City College students reveal the science behind tortilla-making

The two are more connected than you think

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • May 20, 2021

Many young people think science is inaccessible to them and teaching it through a new, more relatable lens is a way to get them excited and engaged.

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RADIO: City College SACNAS featured in club showcase (with update)

SACNAS demonstrated science experiments during club showcase

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • April 28, 2021

This past Friday the SACNAS San Diego City College chapter was featured in the City College club showcase which broadcasts live on the Student Affairs’ YouTube Channel.

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City College SUBIR hosts a virtual event about women in STEM

Virtual event hosted by SUBIR, SACNAS engaged students in discussion about Chicanx and Latinx womxn in STEM

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 22, 2020

STEM fields contribute to some of the most exciting and cutting-edge advancements humankind has ever seen. But they also lack diversity.

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SACNAS Movie Night at City supports STEM

Movie night brings students together to discuss and relax before finals.

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • December 11, 2019

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science held a movie night at San Diego City College as a way to fundraise.

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