Weekly News & Updates | June 15, 2022
WELCOME FERNANDO TO THE SHPE FAMILIA
Join us in welcoming Fernando Hinojosa to the SHPE team as Manager, Chapter Operations! Fernando received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineer from the University of Texas, and comes to us from Alvin ISD where he served as an AP Physics teacher and Science Instructional Coach. Fun fact - he met his wife, Wendy, at the SHPE National Convention in Anaheim almost 10 years ago!
WELCOME YAJAIRA TO THE SHPE FAMILIA
Join us in welcoming Yajaira De La Paz to the SHPE team as Manager, Member Services! Yajaira comes to us from Pasadena City College where she held the role of Job Developer & Employer Relations at Career Services. For the last three years, she served on SHPE's National Convention Committee as the Corporate Relations Chair. She is an advocate of inclusion, access, and opportunities for student employment.
CUMMINS RANKED NO. 4 FOR DIVERSITY BY FORBES
SHPE IPC member, Cummins Inc., has long demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). This deep commitment was recently honored by Forbes, ranking them in the No. 4 spot on its prestigious “The Best Employers for Diversity 2022” list. They were elected by a vast sample of more than 60,000 employees working in all industry sectors. We are so thankful to have the support and partnership of companies like Cummins!

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CHAPTER RECEIVES REGIONAL AWARD
The Region 6 Leadership Team has awarded the Community Service Impact Award to the University of Cincinnati Chapter for their outstanding work on raising STEM awareness through its outreach programs. These programs include teaching elementary kids about STEM monthly, and hosting Noche de Ciencias once a semester. Thank you, Bearcats, for your ongoing commitment of inspiring students to pursue a career in STEM!

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR KORN FERRY'S LEADERSHIP U FOR HUMANITY
SHPE is proud to continue our partnership with Leadership U for Humanity and the Korn Ferry
Charitable Foundation. Our world needs more empowered professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. This program is designed to ignite your leadership potential by developing new management skills, your personal brand, and professional networks. Applications are currently being accepted.
JOIN US JUNE 21 FOR A STAR AWARDS INFO SESSION
The SHPE Technical Achievement and Recognition (STAR) Awards honor outstanding professionals for their dedication, commitment, and selfless efforts to advance Hispanics in STEM careers. Nominations are due July 15 and this is your chance to get all of your questions answered before your hit "submit" on that nomination form. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, June 21, at 10am PT/1pm ET.

QUICK POLL
What would you most like to learn regarding leadership?
The different styles, and identifying your own
Stories of leadership in action at all levels
Interviewing current industry c-suite leaders
Understanding different paths to leadership positions
Tangible leadership skills
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
We had 205 responses to last week's survey question - are you planning to nominate anyone for a 2022 Star Award. 21% said yes, and another 21% said they'll be nominating more than one. 22% asked that we tell them more (they should sign up for the info session on June 21). 18% of you don't have the time this year to nominate; and another 20% don't really know any stars in STEM at the moment. #themoreyouknow
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Equipando Padres Parent Workshop I Noche de Ciencias PRIDE
TONIGHT | EVENT IS FULL
2022 NILA CCLP | June 16-18 | Virtual | Register
STAR AWARDS INFO SESSION | June 21 @ 1pm ET | Virtual | Join
SHPE Board Meeting | June 24 | Board Members Only
STAR Awards Nominations Due | July 15 | Nominate
2022 NILA Presidents Summit | August 3-7 | Orlando, FL | Register
2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC | Sign up for info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.