Weekly News & Updates | October 5, 2022
THE FAMILIA MOURNS THE LOSS OF SHPE FOUNDER
SHPE is sad to announce the passing of Americo Garza, one of our original founding members. Americo was a Civil Engineer who worked for Water and Power and then the City of Los Angeles. He always sought ways to support the rights of those in his community. Americo passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 15, 2022, at the age of 97. Our condolences go out to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

USPTO OFFERS HISPANIC INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Do you want to learn about free, valuable resources available to inventors and entrepreneurs? Are you eager to be inspired and informed by successful innovators? If so, register for the 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, coming Wednesday, October 12 at 1pm ET. This free event is open to all. Don't miss this chance to learn from successful Hispanic innovators!

U.S. SPACE FORCE SELECTS UPRM FOR PARTNERSHIP
The U.S. Space Force and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez signed an agreement in September, making them the 14th member of the service’s University Partnership Program. "We need partners like the University of Puerto Rico because: space is hard!" says Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond. "We need the best minds in the nation to help us solve problems and build solutions."

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN INTERESTED IN STEM
On October 6 at 4pm ET, we are offering a Equipando Padres for parents of children who are interested in a future with science and technology. This is a FREE virtual workshop covering information about the importance of the first six weeks of college and how parents of first-generation students are instrumental in supporting their college journey. This presentation is for any caretaker or guardian in the life of the student that wants to see them succeed.

THE MENTORING EXPERIENCES OF LATINX PHD STUDENTS
Join us October 11 at 7pm ET for our next #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Author and presenter Stephen Santa-Ramirez, Ph.D, will discuss his work entitled Sink or Swim: The Mentoring Experiences of Latinx PhD Students with Faculty of Color. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!

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PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
Last week we wanted to know if you were going to register for Convention before September 30. We had 238 responses. 21% said definitely, and another 26% let us know they had already registered. 25% can't go this year. And 29% said they needed more time. #themoreyouknow
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Noche de Ciencias sponsored by 3M| TONIGHT @ 7pm I FULL
Noche de Ciencias sponsored by 3M| October 6 @ 4pm I FULL
Equipando Padres | October 6 @ 4pm I Register
#SHPEReads: Grads Edition Latinx Heritage Month| October 11 @ 7pm| Register
Noche de Ciencias sponsored by Bechtel | October 11 @ 7pm I FULL
USPTO Hispanic Innovation Program | October 12 @ 1pm I Register
Noche de Ciencias sponsored by 3M| October 12 @ 7pm I FULL
Noche de Ciencias sponsored by 3M| October 13 @ 4pm I FULL
2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.