CONGRATULATIONS!

Announcing the 2024 STAR Award Honorees

The SHPE Technical Achievement and Recognition (STAR) Awards recognize those in STEM who are changing lives through their community outreach, work, and research.

The STAR Award honorees will be recognized during the SHPE National Convention being held in Anaheim, California on October 30 - November 3. REGISTER NOW to attend the convention and join us in celebrating the best in STEM along with our 50th anniversary!

We are grateful to those that took the time to submit a nomination—your dedication to recognizing excellence in STEM is truly inspirational. A heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees whose remarkable contributions to STEM not only showcase their individual brilliance but also exemplify the values of equity and excellence. Selected by a diverse review committee that followed individual award guidelines, these honorees embody the spirit of SHPE's mission and vision.

Academic Institution

of the Year

Wichita State University

Company of the Year

Chevron

Government Agency of the Year

Army Civilian Corps

Hispanic ERG

of the Year

HP Inc. Hispanic/Latino BRG

Rodrigo Garcia Founder's Award

Adriana S. Ocampo

The Boeing Company

Jaime Oaxaca Award

James Narey

Bell Textron

Dr. Ellen Ochoa Award

Lauren Ferlita Breitenbach

Northrop Grumman

Rubén Hinojosa STEM Champion Award

MESA

Climate Sustainability Award

Yisarai Valbuena Sanchez

Trane Technologies

Community Service Award

Odalys Lopez

Bechtel Corporation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

Hector Garcia

Honeywell

Educator Achievement Award - Higher Education

Idalis Villanueva Alarcón

University of Florida

Educator Achievement Award - K-12

Sheila I. Santiago Torres

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District

Entrepreneur Award

Robert Delgado

AIX Group

Executive Achievement Award - Corporate

Albert Pedroza

The Boeing Company

Executive Achievement Award – Government

Anselmo G. Collins

LA Department of Water and Power

Innovator Award

Nicholas M. Castillo

Raytheon

Managerial Excellence Award – Corporate

Ana Catalina Tharp

Delta Air Lines

Managerial Excellence Award – Government

Edgar Magallanes

United States Air Force

Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award

John J. Ramirez Avila

Mississippi State University

Role Model Award – Professional

Dante E. Barragan

Eaton

Role Model Award – Graduate

Samantha Mendez

The Ohio State University

Role Model Award - Undergraduate

Sofia Murillo Sanchez

Southern Methodist University

STAR of Today Award -Corporate

Gabriel Ruscalleda

Chevron

STAR of Today Award -Government

Jennifer Lopez Whitmer

Consolidated Nuclear Security Pantex

STAR of Tomorrow Award - Corporate

Dr. Yenny Cubides

Dow Inc.

STAR of Tomorrow Award - Government

Dr. Silvana Ovaitt

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

STEM Warrior Award

Angel Francisco Rodriguez

United States Navy

Young Investigator Award

Jorge I. Poveda

University of California, San Diego

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE! The STAR Awards will be presented during two different ceremonies: the Excellence in STEM Luncheon on Thursday, October 31 from 12:00-1:30pm and the STAR Awards Gala on Friday, November 1 from 7:00-9:00pm.

These are ticketed events with limited seating. Tickets for SHPE members will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the ticket booth in the attendee registration area in Anaheim. (NOTE: IPC and Exhibitors will have an option to purchase tickets separately. Please email partnerships@shpe.org to inquire).

THANK YOU! On behalf of the SHPE STAR Award Committee members and Committee Chair Diana Gomez, a THANK YOU to our honorees and their families for their commitment to SHPE’s mission and vision.

If you have any questions about the STAR Awards, please visit the STAR Awards website page or contact starawards@shpe.org.