About
"We help shape skills and provide knowledge that will help our members to succeed in the professional world"
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) was established in 2010 as a student organization dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers. Above all, SASE is a welcoming community of driven individuals that cultivates a unique balance between professional development and a supportive, fun community.
Through our general body meetings, socials, workshops, and internal mentorship program, we aim to build our members’ relationships, skills, and knowledge that will enable them to succeed. We also offer an intramural program (SASE Sports), an engineering team (SET), and a leadership development program (SASE Interns).
Mission Statement
To create a welcoming community where members:
Professional Development
To prepare Asian heritage students for success in the global business world.
Diversity
To promote diversity and tolerance on campuses and in the workplace.
Community
To provide opportunities for our members to contribute to their local communities.
History
Since being founded during the summer of 2010, the University of Florida chapter has had an abundant effort put forth for the development of our members.
This development is centered on five core values of our mission statement: leadership, professionalism, service, academics, and diversity. Our meetings and events are catered to ensure that not only our mission is being fulfilled, but also that a community of support among Asian heritage students is being built. We pride ourselves on our measurable successes but could not have done so without the help of our members, faculty, and sponsors.
Through events we have hosted in the past, such as our annual Quick Race or the Southeast Regional Conferences of 2014-2016, many of our members have been able to get involved in committees and take on leadership roles. Many of our other events allow students to develop professional skills that are essential for positions in industry.
Our SASE chapter is not only active on campus, but also within the Gainesville community, such as when we participated in a 5K raising money for a local robotics team. We are also heavily involved in the Asian American Student Union at the University of Florida, taking part in their annual welcome assembly and hosting events with cultural and professional sub-organizations.