SASE is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage STEM professionals in both education and employment. I was both the volunteer coordinator and SASE Jr. program coordinator for the University of Minnesota collegiate chapter from June 2016 to May 2017.
Our SASE Jr. initiatives included:
Implemented a semester long mentorship program that paired high school students with undergraduate student mentors
Hosted an on-campus events for high school students including: Visible Heart Lab facility tour and Experimental Surgical Services Lab tour and surgery workshop
Created a $500 diversity essay-based scholarship for Central High School seniors