Weekly News & Updates | February 15, 2023
NOW TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR SHPE LEADERS
Are you excited to lead, learn, and serve the Familia? To make the world a better place for Hispanics in STEM? To grow your skills and your resume? If you said YES then you should run for SHPE office! All nominees must be members in good standing as of today, February 15. The nomination package is due by March 15.
LEADERSHPE LIVE IN-PERSON EVENTS
These three all-new LeaderSHPE Live regional, in-person events will equip SHPE members to be leaders — in their chapter, their workplace, and their community – providing opportunities for participants to enhance their professional skills and expand their network through various workshops and events. Locations include Dallas, TX, Arlington, VA, and Santa Clara, CA.
#SHPEREADS: BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION
Join us February 28 at 2pm as we celebrate Black History Month with #SHPEReads. Come hear from a very special guest as they discuss the article, Blackness and Latinidad are not mutually exclusive. Here’s what it means to be Afro-Latino in America. We encourage our audience to read the article before attending. All SHPE members that register and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!

DORA MARIA ABREU PUBLISHES CHILDREN'S BOOK
Region 4 SHPE Lifetime member, Dora Maria Abreu, is now a published children's book author! Her new title, You are Beautiful, is a wonderful introduction of affirmation and empowerment. Dora is a pioneer as a Latin American woman in technology leadership. Her extensive experience has opened doors for other women of color in the STEM field. Her book is now available on Amazon.

ASME/SHPE SCHOLARSHIP UNDERGRAD APPLICATION DUE TOMORROW
ASME and SHPE are partnering to offer the ASME/SHPE Scholarship. Two awards are available - one for undergraduates and one for current graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate or graduate program. Applications for the undergraduate scholarship are due TOMORROW (February 16).
NEW MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES RESOURCE PAGE
From time to time, our friends and partners pass along opportunities for our members that range from scholarships and special programs to competitions and research studies. As a service to our members, we are sharing those opportunities here as we receive them. Please take a look to see what suits you, and check back frequently to see new listings.
FIRESIDE CHAT RECORDING: The fireside chat in celebration of International Day of Women & Girls in STEM was a success. Three congresswomen joined us. Watch now >
SHPE IS HIRING: SHPE currently has career opportunities open for a Programs Manager with Research & Innovation and an HR Coordinator. Apply now >
CHAPTER NOCHE DE CIENCIAS FUNDING: Attention Chapter Leaders! The Noche de Ciencias grant application is now open!  Apply now >
What's your go-to source for upcoming SHPE Events?
SHPE Nation (this newsletter)
SHPE.org Familia Calendar
SHPE Socials
My Chapter
Word of Mouth
PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
Last week we wanted to know if you've signed up for SHPExchange or Leadership Live yet. 155 of you responded as follows: 19% are going to both. 14% will be going to SHPExchange and 19% will be attending LeaderSHPE Live only. 23% have not registered yet, but will. And 26% will not be attending this year. #themoreyouknow
NEW! ADD SHPE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR
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latinXfactor: From Founder to Executive I TONIGHT @ 8pm I Register
ASME Undergrad Scholarship Application Due I February 16 I Apply
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab I February 21 @ 7pm
Equipando Padres I February 21 @ 7pm I Register
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab I February 22 @ 5pm
#SHPEReads: Black History Month I February 28 @ 2pm I Register
Looking for dates further into the future? Check out our website calendar!

Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.