Weekly News & Updates | November 24, 2021
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS VOICE THEIR SUPPORT
We are so grateful to three members of Congress, Senator Alex Padilla (former SHPE Member), U.S. Representatives Tony Cardenas and Jaime Herrera Butler who all took the time to record video messages for our 2021 National Convention voicing their support of SHPE and Hispanics in STEM, as well as, outlining their efforts around diversity in STEM education and industries.
MOURNING FRANCO PATINO
We are mourning a member of our Familia who tragically died in the Astroworld tragedy in Houston. A senior in biomedical engineering at the University of Dayton, Ohio, Franco Patino "was just spreading happiness and joy wherever he went" according to his brother. He will be missed by so many. His service was held November 20 in Naperville, Illinois.
MEDTRONIC PARTNERS WITH SHPE TO BUILD A TALENT PIPELINE
Thank you to Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation for partnering with SHPE to launch a new college program that aims to remove barriers for Hispanic and Latino students studying STEM. Together, they are committing more than $3 million over the next four years for scholarships, internships, and mentorship opportunities for qualified SHPE students.
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH SHPE FOR PARENTS
Thank you to Raytheon Technologies for joining with SHPE to support parents of first-generation and low-income students who are pursuing engineering degrees. The Equipando Padres (Equipping Parents) program, launching in Spring 2022, will focus on supporting these guardians to better help their children earning engineering degrees.
APPLY NOW FOR FIRST® ROBOTICS TEAM FUNDING FROM APPLE
Apple is still funding all eligible SHPE K-12 FIRST® Robotics Teams. Registration funding can be granted to SHPE Junior Chapters, to teams organized by a SHPE member, or to teams with an active SHPE member, by availability on a first-come/first-serve basis. Apple will notify applicants on a rolling basis.

SHPE IS HIRING TALENTED PEOPLE
Do you know a talented, highly organized individual who resonates with our mission of bridging the gap between Hispanics and STEM? We're currently hiring a Senior Director of Philanthropy & Major Gifts, a Database Administrator, and an Executive Assistant to join our small but mighty team of SHPE staff.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SHPE Offices Closed for Thanksgiving | November 25-26
RLDC 1 | March 3-6 | Vancouver, WA | Sign up for info
RLDC 5 | March 10-13 | College Station, TX | Sign up for info
RLDC 6 | March 31-April 3 | Indianapolis, IN | Sign up for info
RLDC 2 | April 7-10 | Newport Beach, CA | Sign up for info
RLDC 7 | April 7-10 | Atlanta, GA | Sign up for info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.
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