Monthly News & Updates | September 2022

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!

WORDS MATTER: ON THE DEBATE OVER FREE SPEECH


Join us September 15 at 7pm ET for our next #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Author and presenter John M. Herbert, will discuss his work Words Matter: On the Debate over Free Speech, Inclusivity, and Academic Excellence. Professor Herbert is a quantum chemist and faculty member at Ohio State University. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!


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PASSPORT TO DOW CAREERS


Join us on Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm ET for Passport to DOW Careers. We will be featuring two speakers from DOW, Andre Argenton, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of EH&S, and Erika Vergara, Senior Business Quality Leader. They will discuss their journeys and experiences as Hispanic leaders. There will also be Q&A at the end of the event.


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JOIN THE GRADUATE THESIS COMPETITION


Exponent is sponsoring this year’s Graduate Thesis Competition! Current Master’s or PhD graduate students and post-docs will showcase their research in 3 minutes with one slide to a broad audience. Three finalists per category will be invited to present in-person at the 2022 SHPE National Convention. Best presentation and runner-up will be awarded a cash prize of $1000 and $750 respectively. Submission deadline for the competition is September 30th at 11:59pm.


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PANELISTS NEEDED: HOW A MASTER'S DEGREE CAN SHAPE YOUR CAREER


The SHPE Graduate Track committee is looking for panelists holding master’s degrees that could answer frequently asked questions by our attendees such as: Why did you get a Master's degree? How did a master’s degree impact your career? How did you pay for your master's? Was it worth it? If you are planning on attending the Convention and would like to be a panelist in our workshop please reach out with the link below. 


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GRADUATE WELCOME SOCIAL


Kick-off the 2022 SHPE National Convention with the first ever Graduate Welcome Social! Join us on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30pm ET. Refreshments will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to network with prospective, current, and past graduate students.  


Be sure to check out the entire list of sessions and events for this year's Graduate Track!


See schedule >

WORDS MATTER: ON THE DEBATE OVER FREE SPEECH


Join us October 11 at 7pm ET for our October edition of #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Presenter Dr. Stephen Santa-Ramirez will discuss his work Sink or Swim: The Mentoring Experiences of Latinx PhD Students with Faculty of Color. Dr. Santa-Ramirez is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University at Buffalo. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!


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APPLY TO THE GEM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM


Become a GEM Fellow! Join the premier organization supporting qualified students from underrepresented communities pursuing graduate degrees in applied science and engineering by leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions. The Fellowship will cover full tuition, up to a $16,000 stipend, and a guaranteed paid summer internship. The application cycle ends November 15. 


Apply now >

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

#SHPEReads Grads Edition I September 15| Register

Passport to DOW I September 20 @ 7pm| Register

Grad Thesis Competition Application Due I September 30 | Apply

2022 National Convention - Regular Rates End | September 30 |Register

#SHPEReads Grads Edition: Hispanic Heritage Month I October 11| Register

2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC | Register

Convention Graduate Welcome Social I November 2 @ 7:30pm ET

GEM Fellowship Cycle Ends I November 15 I Apply

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