Weekly News & Updates | April 21, 2021
CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS!
While we like to celebrate our army of volunteers all year round, April is Volunteer Month and this week is Volunteer Week, so we're taking this moment to say a special thank you. The SHPE Familia is powered by its volunteers. We couldn't do it without you! Please pat yourselves on the back for making a real difference in the lives of Hispanics in STEM.

Are you one of our volunteers? We'd love to highlight you! Please send your story and a picture of you in action or with your chapter to marketing@shpe.org.
WELCOME TO NEW AP SPECIALIST, RONALYNN LOPEZ
We are pleased to announce that Ronalynn Lopez joined the SHPE Familia as our new Accounts Payable Specialist on Monday. Based in the Los Angeles area, Ronalynn brings an extensive amount of non-profit accounting experience, including most recently at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD).
TEAM VOLTAGE WON 1ST PLACE AT THE RLDC 1, 2, & 3 VUCA COMPETITION
It was a close competition at RLDC 1, 2, & 3 for the Designing for a VUCA World semi-final round. Congratulations to Team Voltage for their first place win! They will compete against the RLDC 5 & 7 and RLDC 4 & 6 first place winners in the national pitch-off on May 1.
REMINDER! THE LAST FULL DAY TO VOTE IS APRIL 29
Now is the time to choose your SHPE elected volunteer leadership! Professional and graduate members should have their ballots now. Student members should consult with their chapter president. The last full day of voting is April 29, with ballots due at 12:01am PT on April 30.
THREE ALL-NEW NOCHE DE CIENCIAS EVENTS IN MAY
We have three fun-filled, regional "family science nights" planned for May! Each virtual event includes hands-on STEM activities and interesting speakers for 3rd - 12th graders, and guidance for parents who want encourage their student's interest in STEM.
LATINXFACTOR™ FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: MONEY TALKS 101
Financial literacy is more important than ever as people manage their money in an ever-changing economy. Join Willam Gonzales and Aileen Tapia on April 29 to explore ways to better understand your personal finances and actionable tasks to plan for future financial security.
REMINDER! SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30
For the 2020-2021 academic year, SHPE provided $620,000 in scholarships.Thanks to our generous sponsors, this year we have even more opportunities and YOU could be one of the recipients! Applications are due April 30.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
latinXfactor Money Talks 101 | April 29 @8pm ET | Register
ScholarSHPE Applications Due | April 30 | More info
SHPE Election Voting Ends | April 30 @12:01am | More info
Networking Opportunity with Dow Employees | May 12 | Register
latinXfactor Money Talks Panel | May 13 @8pm ET | Register
Noche de Ciencias WEST (Region 1 & 2) | May 18 | Volunteer | Register
Noche de Ciencias CENTRAL (Regions 3, 5, 6) | May 19 | Volunteer | Register
Noche de Ciencias EAST (Regions 4 & 7) | May 20 | Volunteer | Register
Let's get DOWn to Business Webinar | June 16 | Register
STAR Award Nominations Due | July 15 | Nominate
NILA 2021 Registration Opens | May 12 | Notify me
NILA 2021 - Part 1 | All Chapter Leaders | Virtual | July 16-18 | Notify me
NILA 2021 - Part 2 | Chapter Presidents | Virtual | August 13-15 | Notify me
2021 National Convention | November 10-14 | Orlando, FL | Sign up to be notified
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.