Weekly News & Updates | January 26, 2022
TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SHPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
After a thorough vetting process to identify candidates with experience complementary to the existing Board of Directors, SHPE has filled two previously vacant seats. Effective immediately, we welcome Lifetime members Melanie Weber of The Boeing Company and Will Davis of NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center to the SHPE Board of Directors.
CONGRATS TO MIGUEL PAYAN FROM UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
The Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma recently presented the Kennedy Engineering Leadership Award to Miguel Payan, a senior double majoring in architectural engineering and mathematics. Miguel is also the President of the SHPE OU chapter and was recently named a Top 10 Senior and was admitted to PE-ET, OU’s senior honor society.
WE ARE HIRING PASSIONATE AND INSPIRED INDIVIDUALS
Do you know a talented, passionate individual who aligns with our mission of bridging the gap of Hispanics in STEM? We're currently hiring a Chief Engagement Officer, an Events Coordinator, as well as, Program Managers and Data Science Fellows (3-month contract) for our Research & Innovation team. Apply now to join our mighty SHPE team!

JOIN US TOMORROW TO LEARN ABOUT CAREER TRANSITIONS
If you are considering a career transition in 2022, join Snehil Jayaswal from Intel tomorrow at 12:30pm ET as he shares how he managed professional transitions and expanded his career portfolio with a focus on his transition from software engineer to project manager. Participants will learn how to manage that type of transition and how to create a plan for a successful shift.
FILL OUT THE SHPE SURVEY AND HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
All SHPE members should have received a survey from "kimberlyd@shpe.org" by email via Survey Monkey on December 16 or 17 requesting feedback about SHPE. Please be sure your voice is heard by filling out the survey by January 31. If you haven't received it, check your spam/junk folder. If you still cannot find it, please use the link below.
REGISTER NOW TO LEARN HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Register now to join us on February 7 at 8pm ET for the first of four ScholarSHPE webinars SHPE offers to help students succeed in securing scholarships. In this one, learn more about applying for a 2022-2023 scholarship, the application schedule and platform, citizenship requirements, and pro tips for a winning application. You won't want to miss it!


P.S. The ScholarSHPE application portal opens next Tuesday, February 1!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
latinXfactor Webinar | January 27 @ 12:30pm ET | Register
Needs Assessment Due | January 31 | Request to have it re-sent
How to Apply - ScholarSHPE Webinar | February 7 @ 8pm ET | Register
Noche de Ciencias | February 8 @ 7-9pm ET | Fully booked!
SHPE Town Hall re: Strategic Plan | February 24 @ 5:30pm ET | Register
RLDC 1 | March 3-6 | Portland, OR | Sign up for info
RLDC 5 | March 10-13 | College Station, TX | Sign up for info
RLDC 3 | March 17-20 | Denver, CO | Sign up for info
RLDC 4 | March 17-20 | Albany, NY | Sign up for info
RLDC 6 | March 31-April 3 | Indianapolis, IN | Sign up for info
RLDC 2 | April 7-10 | Newport Beach, CA | Sign up for info
RLDC 7 | April 7-10 | Atlanta, GA | Sign up for info
2022 NILA CCLP | June 16-18 | Virtual | Sign up for info
2022 NILA Presidents Summit | August 3-7 | Orlando, FL | Sign up for info
2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC | Sign up for info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.
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