Monthly News & Updates | April 2023

We're pleased to present the latest issue of SHPE's Graduate Announcements, News, Advocacy, and Scoop newsletter brought to you by the National Graduate Committee (NGC). This is a space where we highlight opportunities for current and prospective graduate students. If you have any questions, or you are interested in becoming a volunteer in the NGC, please email us at NGC@shpe.org to learn more!

SCHOLARSHPE 2023 APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY


There are only 2-days left to apply for the 2023 ScholarSHPE cycle! With over 350 scholarships available, including many for grad students, SHPE is actively closing the gap between Hispanics and STEM. For the 2023-2024 academic year, SHPE is awarding over $1,800,000 in scholarship dollars. This year YOU could be one of those recipients.


Apply now >

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP FROM REGION 6


In the spirit of national financial literacy month, join SHPE Region 6 on April 11 at 6:30pm ET for a virtual financial literacy workshop led by expert Leo Lopez. This is a great opportunity to get your financial questions answered. Attendees will also be entered into a raffle for a prize. Please RSVP to receive the zoom link for the event. All SHPE members are welcome to join us.


RSVP now >

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EQUIPANDO PADRES UNIVERSITY


SHPE's Equipando Padres University program gives the parents of first-generation and low socio-economic status students the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to better support them while they are earning an engineering degree. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our next 4 offerings (both in-person and virtual):


  • Tucson, AZ (April 29, 2023)
  • Hartford, CT (May 6, 2023)
  • Charlotte, NC (May 20th, 2023)
  • Virtual (May 29, 2023)


If you are interesting in helping please fill out the form below.


Volunteer >

WRAPPING UP GRAD STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK


Graduate Student Appreciation Week is celebrated the first week of April each year, and starting on April 3, SHPE has be honoring our graduate members on our social media channels. We kicked off the week by asking followers to fill out a form to be featured on shpe.org's homepage. Without further ado, the lucky winners are Alexandria Chavez, David Reynoso, and Tatem Rios! If you're interested in having your own story featured, fill out the form below.


Featured member form >

REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING 2023 CONFERENCES


Starting at the end of February, our Spring 2023 Conferences have been offering targeted learning opportunities to our members. With a combination of virtual and in-person events focused on STEM industries or geographic regions, there's still time to find a STEM learning experience just right for you. Register now for SHPEXCHANGE and LeaderSHPE LIVE!


SHPExchange >

LeaderSHPE LIVE >

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FACULTY MEMBER?


Virginia Tech is now accepting submissions for its highly popular Future Faculty Diversity Program, scheduled to take place October 1-4, 2023. This program is an exciting and rewarding four-day experience designed to increase the representation of faculty traditionally underrepresented in strategic priority populations in the United States, including American Indian/ Alaska Native, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander. Applications are due August 15.


Apply now >

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NEW! ADD SHPE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR

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'23-’24 ScholarSHPE Applications Due I April 9, 2023 I Apply

Financial Literacy Workshop - Region 6 I April 11 I Virtual I RSVP

SHPExchange - Engineering I April 20-21 I Virtual I Register

LeaderSHPE Live! Arlington I April 13-15 I Arlington, VA I Register

LeaderSHPE Live! Santa Clara I April 27-29 I Santa Clara, CA I Register

SHPExchange - Professional I May 18-19 I Virtual I Register

Virginia Tech Faculty Application Due I August 15 I Apply

SHPE 2023 National Convention November 1-5 I Learn more

Looking for dates further into the future? Check out our website calendar!

Make sure to follow @shpenational and SHPE Regions (@shperegion1, @shperegion2, @shperegion3, @shpe.region4, @shperegion5, @shpe_region6, and @shperegion7) to stay updated on the many great events occurring often throughout the year!
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Membership: membership@shpe.org
Programs: programs@shpe.org
Registration: registration@shpe.org
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy) Concerns: familia@shpe.org
All Other Inquiries: shpenational@shpe.org

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