Weekly News & Updates | May 11, 2022
#SHPEREADS GRADS: PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION
Join us June 14 at 7PM ET to celebrate Pride Month during this special edition of #SHPEReads: GRADS. Author and presenter Jerry A. Yang will be discussing his work on the intersections of sociology, feminist, and queer theory and their applications to diversity/equity/inclusion issues in engineering.
SHPE'S UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CHAPTER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
This past month, the University of Houston Chapter celebrated their 20th Anniversary! At the end of the Spring 2002 semester, a small group of aspiring engineers, including founder Eric Rodriguez, met to bring a new organization on campus to support Hispanic students and young professionals. 20 years later, SHPE has helped thousands of Cougars reach their STEM potential.
LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO ENGINEER A NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
Join us on May 24 at 8pm ET for our next latinXfactor with Western Digital. Anthony Morquecho, Director of Product Marketing, will walk us through the successful launch of the gaming product line, WD Black. Attendees will have 2 chances to win a WD-BLACK P10 Game Drive!

SCHOLARSHIP REVIEWERS NEEDED
We have over 1,500 student members that applied for much-needed scholarships for the upcoming year. There are so many great stories and deserving candidates that we can't review them without your help. If you're interested and available for this rewarding experience, we invite you to join the 2022-2023 ScholarSHPE Review Committee.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEXT NOCHE DE CIENCIAS
We’re offering a FREE Noche de Ciencias on May 31 at 7pm ET where we are celebrating AANHPI/Latinx Heritage! K-12 students will spend two hours on a fun hands-on STEM activity while learning about STEM careers. Make sure to register by May 16 to ensure you get a free KiwiCo activity crate (available on a first come, first serve basis).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
Calling all website developers! SHPE needs you. We are inviting prospective respondents to submit proposals to design and develop a website, as well as a web-based tool, for our Equipando Padres program. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the conditions outlined in the RFP linked below. Deadline to apply is May 16 at 8PM ET.
QUICK POLL
Help us name SHPE's new podcast! Select your favorite below:
SHPE Talk
Humans of SHPE
Voices of SHPE
SHPE: Nuestras Historias
Oye SHPE
Café con SHPE
Do you have your own suggestion? Email RosaA@shpe.org with your idea!
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
We had a total of 164 responses to our "May the 4th be with You" survey last week! 31% love the entire franchise, and can't get enough. 21% are only here for the Original Trilogy. 28% have never seen Star Wars, and 20% threw some shade by identifying as solely Star Trek fans. #themoreyouknow
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SHPE Elections Results Announced | May 15 | Election info
Noche de Ciencias AANHPI Reg Deadline | May 16 | Register
RFP for Website Developers Due| May 16 @ 8pm ET | Apply
#SHPEReads: GRADS Edition | May 17 @ 7pm ET | Register
latinXfactor Webinar with Western Digital | May 24 @ 8pm ET | Register
Noche de Ciencias AANHPI | May 31 @ 7pm ET | Register
#SHPEReads: GRADS - Pride | June 14 @ 7pm ET | Register
2022 NILA CCLP | June 16-18 | Virtual | Register
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.