Weekly News & Updates | February 28, 2024
50 MEMBER STORIES FOR 50 YEARS FEATURING JOSE VILLANUEVA
In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, SHPE Out Loud is highlighting the “origin story” of an influential member or SHPE ally every week for 50 weeks. In this episode, we talk with Jose Villanueva, a Hybrid Data Management Technical Specialist at IBM. Jose is an industrial engineer and content creator with over 100K followers. He attended last year’s National Convention where he was recruiting for IBM and he shared his uncommon journey into STEM.
DON'T MISS EQUIPANDO PADRES ACADEMY FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Are you the parent or caregiver of a first-generation high school student interested in studying engineering? We invite you to a FREE half-day, virtual event on March 2 from 12pm - 3:30pm ET where engineering students and professionals will be sharing the value of college, how to choose a college and how to prepare for college visits. This event will be hosted in English and Spanish. Join us!
JOIN SHPE'S PASSPORT TO GRAD SCHOOL AND AMA SESSION
Join us for an informative session on how to choose the right graduate advisor, a decision that shapes your future! Learn about the process and how the Coltie app can help. Our panel includes experts like Dr. Yamil Colon, Carolina Colon, Gian Crespo, Antoine Chamoun-Farah, Dr. Maribel Vazquez, Dr. David Myers, and Dr. Alicia Santiago Gonzalez. They're ready to share their insights and experiences to guide you on this important journey. Don't miss this opportunity to get advice from those who've been in your shoes!
JOIN US FOR THE SPRING CHAPTER ADVISOR MEETING
Join us for this special virtual event Mar 1 at 1:00pm ET where SHPE will share information about advisor benefits, elections, succession planning, NCP update, and highlight upcoming SHPE events. Can’t join us? The recording will be shared with everyone that registers for the event, so make sure you register even if you can't make the virtual event!
SUCCESS AT SHPE'S 9TH ACE SCIENCE DAY: CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The 9th annual SHPE Advancing Careers in Engineering Science Day, hosted by the Trinity SHPE Junior chapter, was a success, drawing students into STEM through engaging engineering challenges. Highlighted by a visit from Ms. Jennifer Garcia, representing U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, the event underscored the importance of STEM involvement and celebrated the contributions of SHPE chapters across the educational spectrum with a Congressional certificate of recognition.
IT'S ELECTION SEASON AT SHPE: Are ready to lead, learn, and serve your SHPE Familia? To make the world a better place for Hispanics in STEM? Learn more >
NOMINATE A STAR IN STEM: The STAR Awards recognize those in STEM who are changing lives through their community outreach, work, and research. Nominate >
RLDCS ARE ALMOST HERE: Don't miss out on the unique regional content and top-notch connections right in your backyard. Register before it's too late! Register >
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PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
In the recent survey on the next big tech innovation in cell phones with 2,413 responses, the most anticipated feature was alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, receiving 21.9% of the votes (529 responses). This was followed by universal wireless charging, which 21.3% (513 votes) of participants are looking forward to. Improved AI and ML capabilities were the choice of 19.6% (473 responses), while innovations to health-tracking technology were close behind with 18.7% (451 votes). Holographic displays received the least interest but were still significant at 18.5% (447 responses), indicating a broad range of expectations for future mobile phone advancements. 🚀📱💡
ADD SHPE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR
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Pre-College Virtual STEM Lab | Virtual | February 28 & 29 I FULL
Equipando Padres Academy | Virtual | March 2 I Register
Equipando Padres University | Virtual | March 5 I Register
Spring 2024 Future Grads Passport Finding Advisor Resources with Coltie | Virtual | March 5 I Register
RLDC Regions 1 and 2 I Hilton OC/Costa Mesa | March 7-9 I Register
RLDC Regions 4 and 6 I JW Marriott Indianapolis | March 7-9 I Register
SHPE Elections | Nomination Deadline | March 15 I Nomination Petition
RLDC Regions 3 and 5 I San Antonio Rivercenter | March 14-16 I Register
RLDC Regions 4 and 7 I Hyatt Regency Miami | April 4-6 I Register
2024-25 Scholarships I Application Deadline | April 14 I Apply
Spring Chapter Advisor Meeting I Virtual | May 1 I Register
STAR Awards I Nomination Deadline | May 30 I Nominate
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