The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels. 

SACNAS-SDSU was founded in 2003, as a SACNAS affiliate and newly founded chapter, our commitment is to uphold the SACNAS mission as well as provide the necessary resources for undergraduate students to succeed and advance in the sciences. SACNAS has provided strong national leadership in improving and expanding opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce and academia, mentoring college students within science, mathematics and engineering; as well as, supporting quality pre-college science education.

Although the mission of SACNAS is to serve Chicano/Latino and Native Americans, we feel proud to be an all inclusive organization to which our services are offered to all students whose passion lies in advancing in the field of science and who represent the success and leadership qualities of its SACNAS affiliates.

 SACNAS-SDSU is a non-profit organization and holds bi-monthly meetings. During these meetings we offer the students a variety of opportunities such as, networking, community involvement, academic support and most importantly the encouragement to become successful.