Metro State, along with other Colorado higher education institutions, is hosting the first SACNAS Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting on the Auraria Campus Aug. 28-29.

The Society for Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science is dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists, including college students and professionals, to attain advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership.

The two-day event features a series of scientific and networking workshops designed to engage college students and science professionals by promoting networking, scientific writing and professional development by both student researchers and professionals. A variety of scientists from the Rocky Mountain Region will attend and speak.

Registration for college students and professionals is $35. The fee is waived for high school students. To learn more about possible waivers for college students, contact Monica Knox, AC SACNAS vice president at mknox4@mscd.edu.

For more information and a schedule of events please visit http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/conferences/sacnas/workshops.htm.