SHPE con GANAS | May 2023

Monthly News & Updates | May 2023

We're pleased to present the latest issue of SHPE's Graduate Announcements, News, Advocacy, and Scoop newsletter brought to you by the National Graduate Committee (NGC). This is a space where we highlight opportunities for current and prospective graduate students. If you have any questions, or you are interested in becoming a volunteer in the NGC, please email us at NGC@shpe.org to learn more!

END OF YEAR CONGRATS

Congratulations on making it to the end of another academic year! And felicidades to all the new graduates! For students continuing their education, keep an eye out for fall deadlines including GEM and the NSF-GRFP. There are also some great graduate workshops and events lined up for the 2023 SHPE National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’ll be back in the fall with more graduate student opportunities, events, and resources. Until then, take good care Familia!

50% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR SHPEXCHANGE PROFESSIONALS

Are you interested in using your graduate degree for an industry career? Join us for the SHPExchange Professional virtual event next week, now 50% off, and learn about your options! Enjoy two days of professional opportunities, a career fair, and expert speakers from the comfort of your own home or office on May 18 and 19. Don't miss this chance to connect and exchange ideas! Use code PROF23 at checkout.

#SHPEREADS GRADS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF FIRST-GENERATION LATINAS

Join us online for our latest session of #SHPEreads: GRADS Edition on May 16 at 7-8:30pm ET. This month's event will feature Dina Verdin, PhD, and we'll discuss her Qualitative Study of First-Generation Latinas: Understanding Motivation for Choosing and Persisting in Engineering.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FACULTY MEMBER?

Virginia Tech is now accepting submissions for its highly popular Future Faculty Diversity Program, scheduled to take place October 1-4, 2023. This program is an exciting and rewarding four-day experience designed to increase the representation of faculty traditionally underrepresented in strategic priority populations in the United States, including American Indian/ Alaska Native, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander. Applications are due August 15.

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SHPE STOLES FOR CLASS OF 2023

Are you graduating in the next two months? Make sure you show your SHPE pride by donning one of our custom graduation stoles. We have four designs for you to choose from, and they are ready to ship! While you're at it, don't forget to sign up for your professional membership. The first year is FREE! Tag #SHPEFamilia in your grad photos so we can congratulate you!

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SAVE THE DATES FOR NILA 2023!

The National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) is for chapter leaders to gain skills and build networks for the 2023-2024 term. NILA will be held in two parts this summer. First, the virtual Certified Chapter Leaders Program (CCLP) on July 13-15 is open to all chapter board members. Then all chapter presidents are invited to the Presidents Summit held on August 10-13 in Frisco, Texas (near Dallas).