Weekly News & Updates | January 17, 2024
50 MEMBER STORIES FOR 50 YEARS - EMILY ANNE VARGAS
In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, SHPE Out Loud is highlighting the “origin story” of a influential member every week for 50 weeks. Our third episode spotlights Emily Anne Vargas, a renowned Material Science Engineering Ph.D. candidate at USC and former Vice-Chair of SHPE's National Board of Directors.
JOIN THE 2024 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES!
SHPE’s Regional Leadership Development Conferences (RLDCs) bring national knowledge and expertise to accessible, local learning events for members no matter where in the country they are. These gatherings bring in top industry innovators for workshops, keynotes, and interaction with sponsors looking in your regional area. The networking is top-notch and the regional content is unmatched. And it’s all happening in your backyard.
SHPE JOINS THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM WITH WE ARE ALL HUMAN
SHPE participated in the 2024 World Economic Forum event, which was organized by the We Are All Human Foundation and Bain & Company. This event aimed to establish a framework for engaging with Hispanics and fostering meaningful discussions on important topics.
LESLY ROJAS IS A RISING STAR IN ENGINEERING WITH MEDTRONIC
Lesly Rojas, an electrical and computer engineering student at Oregon State University, is making strides in her field as part of the SHPE familia. She recently gained valuable experience through an internship at Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology. Her journey, blending academic rigor and professional growth, resonates with the SHPE mission of empowerment and comunidad.
JOIN US TONIGHT FOR A PROFESSIONAL TRACK VIRTUAL EVENT
Don't miss this transformative Professional Track Virtual Session, Removing Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Goals Tonight at 7PM ET, featuring our presenter from the National Convention, Xavier Cano. This engaging webinar is a follow-up to our Professional Track and focuses on identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs that hinder personal and professional growth.
EQUIPANDO PADRES ACADEMY FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: For parents/caregivers of high school students. Feb 3 at 12:00pm ET. Learn how to prepare for college. Register >
LATINO YOUTH ENGINEERING & TECH WEBINAR: Join us January 24 at 8pm ET for a webinar where we unravel the narratives of U.S. Latino youth in engineering and tech. Register >
EQUIPANDO PADRES UNIVERSITY: Parents/Caregivers of first-gen college students studying engineering are invited to a FREE virtual event on January 25 at 7PM ET. Register >
SPRING 2024 PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHPE: Professional members have the opportunity to engage in mentoring for their own professional development! 
Which technology do you think will be the biggest financial disruptor in 2024?
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Robo-Advisors and Automated Investment Platforms
Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
Increased Use of Mobile Payments and Digital Wallets
PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent poll on the biggest technology challenge of 2024. With 1817 responses, the results highlight diverse concerns. The most voted challenge was Financial Disruptors, receiving 21.4% (389 votes). Close behind were AI and Cybersecurity, each with 20.4% (370 votes). Transportation issues were a concern for 19% (346 votes) of respondents, and Medical Device challenges were noted by 18.8% (342 votes). These results reflect a wide range of technology areas that our community is keenly watching as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2024. 🌐🔐🚑📈
ADD SHPE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR
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Professional Session: Removing Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Goals | Virtual | January 17 I Register
MentorSHPE Spring 2024 Community Cohort | Apply by January 22 I Apply
U.S. Latino Youth Revolutionizing Engineering & Tech | Virtual | January 24 I Register
Equipando Padres University | Virtual | January 25 I Register
50th Fiesta Los Angeles | Mirate | January 31 I Sold out!
Pre-College Virtual STEM Lab | Virtual | January 30 & 31 I Register
Equipando Padres Academy | Virtual | February 3 I Register
RLDC Regions 1 and 2 I Hilton OC/Costa Mesa | March 7-9 I Save the Date
RLDC Regions 4 and 6 I JW Marriott Indianapolis | March 7-9 I Save the Date
RLDC Regions 3 and 5 I San Antonio Rivercenter | March 14-16 I Save the Date
RLDC Regions 4 and 7 I Hyatt Regency Miami | April 4-6 I Save the Date
2024-25 Scholarships I Application Deadline | April 14 I Apply
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