Founded in November 2007, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) is a nationally recognized organization with 20,000 members worldwide. It has since been a locomotive in helping scientific and engineering professionals achieve their full potential. In 2016, a chapter was established at the University of South Florida (USF) with only 5 determined women with the need to represent and help their community in the field of science and engineering. Our chapter has grown exceptionally, gaining 600+ members since its inception, with achievements in providing our members with professional opportunities, academic success, and enriching cultural education to advance diversity on campus.

SASE is the Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers, and our mission is to create a welcoming community where members can help each other develop professionally, foster leadership skills, and excel academically. Members are encouraged and motivated to pursue their goals by creating their own opportunities from the knowledge attained through our organization, to understand how their own culture can affect and benefit the workplace, and to actively contribute to the local community. SASE membership is open to men and women of all ethnic backgrounds.