Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) 2017

Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) is organized by Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS) and would be held during Jul 17 - 21, 2017 at American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.

Overview
The Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) provides premier training for motivated underrepresented minority (URM) scientists, laying the foundation for them to lead institutional transformation. In collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the LPSLI is an intensive five-day course featuring small group exercises, keynote speakers, leadership development planning, networking opportunities, and extensive community building among selected participants.

Program Goals
• Offer an unparalleled curriculum that focuses on issues specific to the needs of underrepresented minority (URM) science leadership.
• Establish and support a rich network of leadership-minded URM scientists.
• Provide participants with take-away tools and individual planning to leverage leadership advancement at their home institutions.