The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) was founded in November 2007 to help Asian heritage scientific and engineering professionals achieve their full potential. Organizations existed for other affinity groups - The National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers – and there was a need for a similar organization where students representing all of the pan Asian cultures could connect and support each other.

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SASE National is the parent organization of this University of Arizona collegiate chapter. Every year SASE National also hosts a national conference where all collegiate chapters, professionals, and community members come together for workshops, keynote speeches, as well as opportunities to meet new people. It also offers one of the largest STEM career fair aimed at Asian Americans, giving chances to interact with STEM professionals while improving networking skills.