CONVENTION News & Updates
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Understanding that many of our members are excited about the 2021 National Convention, but are also concerned about safety during this ongoing pandemic, we have recently updated the website to include more detailed safety protocols and guidelines. Check it out >>>
In addition, CEO Miguel AlemaΓ±y and the SHPE staff are hosting a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 29, at 8pm ET to answer questions regarding the safety measures.
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It's not too late to lock in your Early Bird registration rate! Save up to 35% by signing up today. You'll still receive all the great benefits Convention has to offer like 100+ hours of cutting edge content, and access to 200+ companies and universities.
Early Bird rates end THIS Thursday
September 30!
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The Convention will take place this year in beautiful Orlando, Florida - home to the most magical place on earth! Hotel rooms WILL sell out.
Select the hotel that's right for you and book online through RHS, the exclusive housing provider.
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Through the generous donation of Airbus, Apple, CSL Behrings, Intel, VM Ware, Walmart and individual donors, we are now accepting requests for travel and registration support.
We will distribute both full and partial awards to members based on need. The deadline to apply is THIS Thursday, September 30.
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Give back and take advantage of the many service opportunities that this year's National Convention has to offer!
As a volunteer, you will be able to meet and network with company representatives and fellow SHPE members. Volunteers will also receive a snack and $5 per shift worked to buy your favorite SHPE gear.
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A Virtual Career Fair is a part of the National Convention again this year! This event is held online on Friday, November 5, and though is included in the price of registration, you still need to select this option when signing-up.
It will feature over 130 exhibitors, some of whom will also be exhibiting at the in-person Career Fair. See the exhibitor list >
Registrants will automatically receive access info for the platform the week of October 25.
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MAGICAL MARTES
EVERY TUESDAY AT 7PM ET
ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
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Every Tuesday we're live on SHPE's Instagram chatting about a different aspect of the event with the experts in charge of them.
In the next installment the staff responsible for the Career Fair will join us live to tell us how the career fairs and interviewing will work this year, what companies are going to be there, and insider tips on how to have the best experience.
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JUMPSTART YOUR BIZ
Are you an entrepreneur ready to pitch your first prototype to investors? Jumpstart Your Biz in our first annual Pitch Competition. Think Shark Tank, SHPE style!
All competitors get an invaluable opportunity to network with investors such as Redline Ventures, and a chance to win the grand prize of $2,500.
Registration for the competition has been extended to THIS Thursday, September 30.
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DESIGN CHALLENGE
sponsored by Nissan
The Design Challenge is happening again this year, and it's completely virtual! 24 extraordinary SHPE student members will be selected and split into 8 teams to tackle this years competition over the span of 4 days.
To sign-up, indicate your interest by checking the box during the registration process.
Once the application is available, you will receive an email with instructions.
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ESS DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The Engineering Science Symposium long-form abstract submission is now due on September 30. More info >
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Congratulations to all of the 2021 STAR Award honorees! These prestigious awards honor outstanding professionals for their dedication, commitment, and selfless efforts to advance Hispanics in STEM careers, as well as, a company and government agency for demonstrating significant, measurable, and visible assistance to further SHPEβs programs.
The STAR Awards ceremonies will take place in two parts on Friday, November 12: the Excellence in STEM Breakfast from 8:00-9:30am and the STAR Awards Ceremony from 6:30-8:00pm.
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These are ticketed events with limited seating. Select your ticket during the registration process to secure your spot! If you are already registered, use your registration confirmation to go back into the system and select your tickets. |
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We look forward to seeing you in Orlando, Florida on November 10-14! Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all things #SHPE2021. |
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