The 2018 Distinguished Lecture Series
Hear From Leading Faculty in STEM
Each year, the SHPE National Convention hosts renowned educators, researchers, education advocates, scientists, and engineers for its Distinguished Lecture Series. These professionals are selected for making a significant impact in broadening access to engineering, technology, and education for the Hispanic community. Their presentations not only feature their cutting-edge research, but also communicate life lessons that inspire greater achievement among the next generation of STEM leaders. 
This year’s Distinguished Lectures Series, sponsored by the University of California, San Diego, includes:

The Honorary Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Pedro Cabrales , Associate Professor, Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego
Topic: Engineering Principles Applied to Cardiovascular Quandaries. 
Graduate Breakfast; Thursday, 8am; Hilton Superior Ballroom A

The   Graduate Luncheon Distinguished Lecture
Blanca Lapizco-Encina , Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Topic:  Development of Microscale Electrokinetic Techniques for the Manipulation of Bioparticles. 
Graduate Luncheon; Thursday, 12:30pm; Hilton Superior Ballroom A

The Young Investigator Award
Martika Landry , Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley
Topic:  Nanomaterials Engineering to Probe and Control Living Systems.
Faculty Development Symposium Dinner; Thursday, 7pm; Westin Vanda

The Educator of the Year Award
Andres Tovar , Associate Professor, Mechanical and Energy Engineering at
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana
Topic:  Design of Lightweight Vehicle Structures Using Lessons from Nature. 
Friday, 8am; Convention Center Room 13

We hope you'll join us for these educational and enlightening presentations!