Agenda at a Glance

The 2024 National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference is where opportunity finds you. Join us for three days of cutting edge science, training, mentoring and cultural activities for STEM students and professionals at all levels and disciplines.
 Wednesday, October 30
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM    Chapter Officer Leadership October Retreat (C.O.L.O.R.)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Post-Doc Leadership Institute
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    2024 NSF Broadening Participation Workshop
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Community College Day Presented by Quantum Collaborative, MIRA, CBPSTEM Center, NAU
    Find out more HERE 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM    SACNAS Store
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Exhibitor Move-In
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Modern Math Workshop & Reception
    Onsite registration available for walk-ins. Learn more HERE
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM    Chapter Officer Leadership October Retreat (C.O.L.O.R.) Reception
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Indigenous Student Meet & Greet
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Student Presenters & Scholarship Recipients Reception Presented by Arizona State University
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Student Presenters Coaching Session
 Thursday, October 31
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM    Exhibitor Move-in (continued)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    SACNAS Store
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
    Doors open at 8:30am
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Modern Math Workshop (Day 2)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Research Poster Presentations
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM    Academic and Career Expo
    Academic and Career Expo closed 12:30 - 1:30pm
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Native Community Welcome
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM    Conversation with Scientists - Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    1-on-1 Mentoring Session
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Evening Networking Receptions
 Friday, November 1
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM    SACNAS Store
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Plenary Session & Featured Speakers
    Doors open at 8:30am
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM    Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
10:15 AM - 5:00 PM    Academic and Career Expo
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Research Poster Presentations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Meet the Board Candidates
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Graduate Student Oral Presentations
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Networking Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Exhibitor Move-Out
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM    SACNAS Annual Powwow
    Open to the public
 Saturday, November 2
8:30 AM - 2:45 PM    Field Trips
    Sign up before they fill up HERE 
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Plenary Session & Keynote Address
    Doors open at 8:30am
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Badge Pick-up & Registration
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    SACNAS Store
10:30 AM - 11:45 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM    Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM    STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Award Ceremony & Closing Plenary
    Doors open at 3:00pm
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    SACNAS Pachanga