SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

1. Welcome! Bienvenidos SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 2012 - 2013

2. Agenda • Introduction • Recap of Events • Guest Speaker: Professor Holguin-Veras • All About SHPE • Upcoming Events • SHPE Announcements • Raffle • Public Announcements

3. Introduction

4. Recap of Events

5. Activities Fair • Great turn out! • Over 70 interested students • Thank you for all who came to support SHPE!

6. Welcome Back BBQ • First SHPE-NSBE Event of the year • We hope everyone who attended the BBQ had fun • Excited to see all the old and new faces

7. Guest Speaker Our SHPE Chapter Advisor Professor Holguin-Veras

8. All About SHPE

9. What is SHPE? • SHPE was founded in 1974 in Los Angeles, CA • Mission: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. • Vision: SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

10. Presented during NILA 2012

11. Why SHPE? • SHPE’s benefits are endless! • Core Programs: • Professional Development • Academic Excellence • Leadership Development • Undergraduate and Graduate scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 • Internship, co-op & full time job opportunities • Networking opportunities!

12. Region IV • Most members out of all the regions! • 66 Undergraduate Chapters • 16 Professional Chapters • 15 SHPE Junior Chapters • Make sure to join our Facebook group! • Region 4 Vice President – Elvia Morales • Region 4 Student Rep – Sylvana Azana SAY NO MORE!

13. SHPE Points • SHPE Points reflect member involvement within the organization. • Points are often used to determine who is invited to special SHPE events, such as member outings and the National and Regional Conferences. • Earn SHPE points by attending GBMs and Study Jams, volunteering at SHPE events, becoming a part of SHPE committees, etc.

14. Membership Dues • Chapter Dues: $5 • See Irene • Eligible for T-Shirt • National Dues: $5 • One SHPE (http://oneshpe.shpe.org)

15. Conferences • Regional Conference • March 2013 • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston) • Last year’s conference was in San Juan, Puerto Rico! • National Conference • November 14-18 • Fort Worth, Texas • 200+ Company Career Fair! • Professional, Leadership, and Networking Opportunities • LOI’s due September 23

16. SHPE Outreach • Program for high school students • Workshops • Olympics • Extreme Engineering Challenge • Outreach 2013: • March 22nd – 24th • Applications out in early October!

17. SHPE Junior @ Amsterdam High School • 14 applications so far! • Received funding from SHPE Foundation • Fill out an application on the SHPE-RPI website to help out! • Plan events • Serve as role models for SHPE Jr. members *First event in October!

18. Upcoming Events

19. Study Jams • Held most Mondays starting at 7 PM in CII 3116 and 3130 • A quiet individual study room and a separate group study room • SHPE Points! • Free food!

20. GE Workshop: “How toPrepare for the Career Fair” • Tuesday, September 18th, 7 – 9 PM • Biotech Auditorium • Resumes • 60-second sell • Etiquette, and more! • Sign up online, DEADLINE SEP 11: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFlOMDdVakx5b2pPWGk0ZnlZRHliNVE6MA#gid=0 Open to ALL majors!

21. NSBE/SHPE Career Fair • 34th Annual Career Fair • Largest Student Run Career Fair in the Nation! • When: September 28-29 from 10 AM – 3:30 PM • Where: RPI Armory • Register online at http://careerfair.rpi.edu/index.php/area/register

22. Become an Ambassador for the 34th Annual NSBE/SHPE Career Fair! • Ambassadors are the liaisons between company recruiters and the RPI community • Assist Recruiter with setup and takedown of their booth • Offers a chance to network and interact with a recruiter • Tentative Ambassador meeting dates: • Thursday 9/20 and Monday 9/24

23. SHPE Announcements

24. Committee Applications • Become more involved with SHPE by becoming the a part of one of the following committees: • Advertising • Fund-raising • Web • Education • SHPE Junior • All applications are online and available at: http://shpe.rpi.edu/committees.html • All applications due SEPTEMBER 21!

25. Scholarship Opportunities • Xerox Scholarship Applications now being accepted! • No other requirements!!! • Please send your resume and a brief paragraph explaining your financial need situation to yeev2@rpi.edu • Deadline: September 30 • Shaw Industries Scholarship Program Application • See shpe.rpi.edu for more information! • Deadline: September 15

26. Freshman Representative • Become more involved with SHPE by becoming the Freshman Representative! • Learn how to be a part of the E-Board • Be in charge of running events • Great way to grow both your professional and leadership skills • Former reps have all gained internships! • Proposals due SEPTEMBER 30to yeev2@rpi.edu

27. Raffle Arrive before 6:30!

28. Public Announcements

29. We Appreciate Your Attendance! SHPE’s Mission: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE’s Vision: SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.