Weekly News & Updates | September 2, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE Welcome to the premiere issue of SHPE Nation - the new weekly SHPE newsletter! Every week we'll include the latest news and announcements that we think are important for our members, partners, and supporters. The intention is for SHPE Nation to replace many of the individual emails we send out. We hope that our readers appreciate the curation of news and announcements into this one weekly email. Enjoy!

FORGED IN FIRE Remember Game of Thrones? It’s only been 15 months since the last episode aired (don’t even get me started), but it might as well have been a decade ago. That’s how long and unrelenting this past year has felt... Read more >

CONGRATULATIONS TO OLIVIA GRAEVE Olivia Graeve, a UC San Diego professor and SHPE member, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring for improving underrepresented student access to STEM experiences. Read the story >

MOURNING RICHARD MORLEY The SHPE Familia mourns the loss of former SHPE CEO Richard Howard Morley who passed on July 30, 2020. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Spencer Pride. Read the obituary >

CALLING ALL RISING LATINO LEADERS Only 7 slots available in the high-value, high-impact SHPE/SMU-Cox’s Rising Latino Leaders Professional Development Certificate Program, specially curated for SHPE members. Enroll now >

ENGINEERING HIS OWN REALITY SHPE Star of Tomorrow 2019 Award Winner Louis Terry, senior systems engineer at BAE Systems is the feature story in Vision magazine this month. Read the story >

HOW TO INTERVIEW WELL, EVEN FROM SPACE Join us online September 16 at 8pm ET to listen to experts from Raytheon Technologies and learn about virtual interview tips to reduce the stress and help you get the job. Register now >

THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUR CAREER The 2020 SHPE National Convention will offer a unique virtual experience unlike any other with a career fair, one-on-one interviews, networking, competitions, educational sessions, and much more. Register now >

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

latinXfactor™ Webinar | September 16 | 8pm ET | Register now

2020 National Convention Early Bird Deadline | September 30 | Virtual | Register

2020 National Convention Competitions | October 20 - 24 | Virtual | More Info

2020 National Convention | October 26 - 31 | Virtual | Register

RLDC 6 | March 25-29, 2021 | Hotel Arista

RLDC 2 | April 15-18, 2021 | Westin Los Angeles Airport

RLDC 7 | April 15-18, 2021 | Sheraton Atlanta

Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.

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