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Welcome! Bienvenidos. SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS. RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 2012 - 2013. Agenda. Introduction Recap of Events Guest Speaker: Professor Holguin- Veras All About SHPE Upcoming Events SHPE Announcements Raffle Public Announcements. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 2012 - 2013
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Welcome!Bienvenidos
Agenda Introduction Recap of Events Guest Speaker: Professor Holguin-Veras All About SHPE Upcoming Events SHPE Announcements Raffle Public Announcements
Introduction
Recap of Events
Activities Fair
Great turn out! Over 70 interested
students Thank you for all
who came to support SHPE!
First SHPE-NSBE Event of the year
We hope everyone who attended the BBQ had fun
Welcome Back BBQ
Excited to see all the old and new faces
Our SHPE Chapter AdvisorProfessor Holguin-Veras
Guest Speaker
All About SHPE
SHPE was founded in 1974 in Los Angeles, CA Mission: SHPE changes lives by empowering the
Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.
Vision: SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
What is SHPE?
Presented during NILA 2012
SHPE’s benefits are endless! Core Programs:
Professional Development Academic Excellence Leadership Development
Undergraduate and Graduate scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
Internship, co-op & full time job opportunities
Networking opportunities!
Why SHPE?
Region IV Most members out of all the regions!
66 Undergraduate Chapters 16 Professional Chapters 15 SHPE Junior Chapters
Make sure to join our Facebook group! Region 4 Vice President – Elvia Morales Region 4 Student Rep – Sylvana Azana
SAY NO MORE!
SHPE Points SHPE Points reflect member involvement within
the organization. Points are often used to determine who is invited
to special SHPE events, such as member outings and the National and Regional Conferences.
Earn SHPE points by attending GBMs and Study Jams, volunteering at SHPE events, becoming a part of SHPE committees, etc.
Membership Dues
Chapter Dues: $5 See Irene Eligible for T-Shirt
National Dues: $5 One SHPE (http://
oneshpe.shpe.org)
Conferences
Regional Conference March 2013 Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (Boston)
Last year’s conference was in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
National Conference November 14-18 Fort Worth, Texas 200+ Company Career
Fair! Professional,
Leadership, and Networking Opportunities
LOI’s due September 23
SHPE Outreach
Program for high school students Workshops Olympics Extreme Engineering
Challenge Outreach 2013:
March 22nd – 24th
Applications out in early October!
SHPE Junior @ Amsterdam High School 14 applications so far! Received funding from
SHPE Foundation Fill out an application
on the SHPE-RPI website to help out! Plan events Serve as role models
for SHPE Jr. members*First event in October!
Upcoming Events
Study Jams Held most Mondays
starting at 7 PM in CII 3116 and 3130
A quiet individual study room and a separate group study room
SHPE Points! Free food!
GE Workshop: “How toPrepare for the Career Fair”
Tuesday, September 18th, 7 – 9 PM Biotech Auditorium
Resumes 60-second sell Etiquette, and more!
Sign up online, DEADLINE SEP 11:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFlOMDdVakx5b2pPWGk0ZnlZRHliNVE6MA#gid=0
Open to ALL majors!
NSBE/SHPE Career Fair 34th Annual Career Fair Largest Student Run Career Fair in
the Nation! When: September 28-29
from 10 AM – 3:30 PM Where: RPI Armory Register online at
http://careerfair.rpi.edu/index.php/area/register
Become an Ambassador for the 34th Annual NSBE/SHPE Career Fair!
Ambassadors are the liaisons between company recruiters and the RPI community Assist Recruiter with setup and takedown
of their booth Offers a chance to network and
interact with a recruiter Tentative Ambassador meeting dates:
Thursday 9/20 and Monday 9/24
SHPE Announcements
Committee Applications
Become more involved with SHPE by becoming the a part of one of the following committees: Advertising Fund-raising Web Education SHPE Junior
All applications are online and available at: http://shpe.rpi.edu/committees.html
All applications due SEPTEMBER 21!
Scholarship Opportunities Xerox Scholarship Applications now being accepted!
No other requirements!!! Please send your resume and a brief paragraph
explaining your financial need situation to [email protected]
Deadline: September 30 Shaw Industries Scholarship Program Application
See shpe.rpi.edu for more information! Deadline: September 15
Freshman Representative
Become more involved with SHPE by becoming the Freshman Representative!
Learn how to be a part of the E-Board Be in charge of running events Great way to grow both your professional and
leadership skills Former reps have all gained internships! Proposals due SEPTEMBER 30 to [email protected]
Arrive before 6:30!
Raffle
Public Announcements
We Appreciate Your Attendance!
SHPE’s Mission: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.
SHPE’s Vision:SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
