Weekly News & Updates | January 25, 2023
MENTORSHPE TRAININGS START NEXT WEEK
We are gearing up and excited to help mentors and mentees connect for the spring 2023 semester! To start us off, MentorSHPE and Mentoring Moment programs will have kick-off trainings for mentors on February 1 and for mentees on February 7. Both will begin at 7pm ET. More support and networking events will be offered through the spring semester. Register today!
NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO JOIN SHPE?
The SHPE Familia is here for you! We know the economic landscape is constantly shifting these days. Inflation, lay-offs, and rising tuition are just some of the realties our members are facing. SHPE is happy to announce that we are now offering a membership voucher for those individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP.
FEBRUARY PRE-COLLEGE VIRTUAL STEM LABS
SHPE’s pre-college program is hosting a FREE Virtual STEM lab on February 21 at 7pm ET and February 22 at 5pm ET! This month’s theme is “Celebrating Black History Month." This event is open to ALL K-12 students and provides a fun hands-on STEM activity while learning about STEM careers. Register by February 3 to ensure you get a free science crate. SHPE’s Equipando Padres program for parents & guardians will take place on February 21 at 7pm ET. 
WICHITA BUSINESS JOURNAL FEATURES SHPE ADVISOR
Congratulations to SHPE Advisor Ana Lazarin, who was recently interviewed in the Women Who Lead in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion feature of the Wichita Business Journal. Fun fact - she started the SHPE chapter at Wichita State University nearly 12 years ago when she was an engineering student. She's now the chapter advisor & works at the university as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Thank you, Ana, for continuing to empower Hispanics in STEM!

WIN A $25,000 NUNCA PARES SCHOLARSHIP FROM TOYOTA!
A longtime SHPE partner, Toyota is supporting three Hispanic student scholars from the U.S. who are pursuing their dreams for a better future. Members should submit their essay by February 4 for a chance to win one of three $25,000 scholarships for Fall 2023. Winners will be celebrated in a ceremony on February 28 in Plano, Texas.

FREE RIDES TO INTERVIEWS, JOB TRAININGS, & WORK
Resource alert! United Way and Goodwill® are now offering rides to job interviews, job training sites, and/or a job. Millions of people are underemployed, out of work, or can’t access reliable transportation and new opportunities. Providing access to the rides people need will improve their lives and our communities. Please note that every market has a slightly different offering depending on the local partner and availability of funds. 
#SHPEREADS GRADS EDITION NEXT WEEK
Join us January 31 at 7pm ET for our first 2023 edition of #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Presenter Sandra Aguirre-Covarrubias, Ed.D. will discuss how enrollment, persistence and success factors are experienced by female graduate engineering students. Dr. Aguirre-Covarrubias is currently retired after serving 30 years as a higher education administrator in the state of Texas. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!
QUICK POLL
Have you ever read SHPE's annual report?
Of course! I read it every year.
I've glanced at it.
No. I don't have the time.
SHPE has an annual report?
PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
Last week we wanted to know if you had started applying for th 2023/2024 scholarships yet. Out of the 188 that responded, 22% gave us a resounding "Yes!" 35% haven't started yet but will soon. And for 44%, scholarships aren't applicable to them right now. #themoreyouknow
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab - You Can Be Both I TODAY @ 7pm I FULL
Equipando Padres I TODAY @ 7pm I Register
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab - You Can Be Both I January 26 @ 5pm I FULL
MentorSHPE Mentor Training I February 1 @ 7pm I Register
Familia Meeting - Needs Assessment Results I February 2 @ 8pm I Register
Toyota Scholarship Application Due I February 4 I Apply
MentorSHPE Mentee Training I February 7 @ 7pm I Register
ASME Undergrad Scholarship Application Due I February 16 I Apply
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab - Black History Month I February 21 @ 7pm I Register
Equipando Padres I February 21 @ 7pm I Register
Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab - Black History Month I February 22 @ 5pm I Register
ASME GRAD Scholarship Application Due I March 2 I Apply
'23-’24 ScholarSHPE Applications Due I April 2 I Apply
2023 SHPE National Convention I November 1-5 I Salt Lake City I More Info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.    
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