HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and are as excited about 2018 as we are. We have so much in store this year, starting with the upcoming RLDCs that we encourage you to attend. We're also working on new programs to offer our members - see our MentorSHPE kick-off news below. And you may have noticed that we're sprucing up our branding to be more modern and to better reflect our mission. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay in-the-know about all things SHPE!
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In case you missed it, here are the dates, locations, and hosts of the upcoming Regional Leadership Development Conferences!
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REGION 1
April 5-8
California State University, Fresno
Fresno Professional Chapter
Fresno, CA
REGION 2
March 29-April 1
California State University, Northridge
GSFV Professional Chapter
Los Angeles, CA
REGION 3
March 1-4
Boise State University
Idaho Professional Chapter
Boise, ID
REGION 4
March 1-4
New York Professional Chapter
New York, NY
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REGION 5
March 8-11
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
McAllen, TX
REGION 6
March 29-April 1
University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago Professional Chapter
Chicago, IL
REGION 7
February 22-25
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Central Florida Professional Chapter
Daytona Beach, FL
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We are looking for candidates like you that want to make an impact at the highest levels of the SHPE organization. If you want to be in a position that cultivates leadership skills, encourages ownership, raises your profile, and presents invaluable networking opportunities, we encourage you to become a candidate in the upcoming election!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER ELECTIONS
- 1 National Board of Directors position
- 3 Regional Vice Presidents (Regions 2, 4, and 6)
STUDENT MEMBER ELECTIONS
- 2 National Undergraduate Representatives
- 1 National Graduate Representative
- 1 Regional Student Representative
- 1 Graduate Student Representative
Viable candidates and members wanting to nominate and/or vote must be members in good standing as of
February 15th
. Student chapters wanting to vote need at least 10 members in good standing as of
February 15th
.
Graduating seniors wanting to be considered a graduate or professional member for election purposes should complete the
affi
davit form
and mail it to SHPE National by
February 15th
.
Nominations due
March 31st
.
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In recognition of National Mentoring Month, SHPE is proud to announce the kickoff of
MentorSHPE!
SHPE’s current mentorship program has evolved into MentorSHPE, our new enhanced and comprehensive mentoring program that formalizes the strong mentorship relationships that already thrive within SHPE and those that are soon to form. We are
Building a Stronger Familia
one mentee at a time.
Pursue your dreams with the help of your SHPE familia by connecting
with a mentor or serving as a mentor today!
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My MentorSHPE Story Contest
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Do you think your SHPE mentoring experience is the best this organization has seen? Through the
My MentorSHPE Story
contest, SHPE will highlight outstanding mentors and mentees across the country!
By completing the questionnaire, you automatically enter to win an opportunity to be highlighted on the SHPE National social media channels and website.
Deadline to submit is February 15!
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(Password:
Mentorshpe2018
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What SHPE scholars are saying -
- "By simply showcasing yourself and showing to them what you are capable of, they will invest in you because they see that you are capable of bigger and better things.” - Jessica Caicedo, Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- “Always take the chance and apply. It is worth it to apply because if you are selected, you get free help with your studies! You do not have to do it alone.” - Alejandra Pacheco, Bio-Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
- "This [scholarship] has given me the ability to focus on my courses and...to be successful as a community member, a student, and a future professional.” - Brandon Santos, Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston
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Visit our website to see what scholarship opportunities are available for the 2018-2019 academic year, including sponsorships from Chevron, Eaton, John Deere, and Telemundo!
Application period: February 1 – June 30
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2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS REPORT
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The full wrap-up report from the 2017 National Conference, including pictures, quotes, demographics, and recaps of the program is now available.
For more pictures from the 2017 National Conference,
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Hispanic Network Magazine
reported: "
67 students from Puerto Rico, Texas And Florida receive sponsorships totaling $85,000. In the wake of the recent hurricane devastation, SHPE spearheaded a rallying call to their network and raised sponsorships of over $85,000 to travel 67 students impacted by the recent disasters to attend the 2017 SHPE National Conference last month..."
[Read More]
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ROD GARCIA RECOGNIZED FOR HIS "TRANSCENDENT CONTRIBUTIONS"
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On December 8, the Los Angeles City Council honored SHPE Founding Father and National Board Member Rodrigo T. Garcia with a formal resolution that states "be it resolved by the Los Angeles City Council and on behalf of the residents of the City and the employees of the City that RODRIGO 'ROD' T. GARCIA be recognized for his indelible and transcendent contributions toward the advancement of Hispanics engineers in the United States of America."
Rod was also honored that week by the Bureau of Sanitation, the Board of Public Works, and he received the Founders Legacy Award from the SHPE Los Angeles Chapter.
"I accepted the awards on behalf of all of us," said Rod. "Over the years I have been recognized several times and I appreciate the recognition but more important the biggest reward is seeing SHPE prosper and continuing on its mission. Thank you all and let's keep pushing forward."
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