Weekly News & Updates | February 8, 2023 | | | | FIRESIDE CHAT IN HONOR OF WOMEN & GIRLS IN STEM |
Please join us on February 10 at 3pm ET for a virtual fireside chat in celebration of International Day of Women & Girls in STEM. Our guest speakers include U.S. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, and Chrissy Houlahan. This event is dedicated to all the women and girls that continue to pave the path forward for future scientists and innovators.
| | | | LATINXFACTOR WEBINAR SERIES: CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURS |
Join us for our February latinXfactor webinar series during National Entrepreneur Week. Led by experienced entrepreneur and speaker Francesca Escoto, this 3-part series will take you from business idea to product development to start-up CEO. From February 13-15, a one hour session will be held each night starting at 8pm ET. Sign-up for one, two, or all three!
| | | | SPRING CONFERENCE INFO SESSION TONIGHT |
Do you have questions before you register? Are you interested in learning more about the SHPE's upcoming Spring Conferences? Join SHPE staff for an info session TONIGHT at 8pm ET. Get the details about the various virtual SHPExchange events and dig deep into the LeaderSHPE Live details.
| | | | LEARN HOW TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN STEM AT THE NEXT #SHPEREADS |
Join us February 13 at 7pm ET for our February edition of #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Presenter Ana Karina Zambrano will reveal ten simple rules for empowering women in STEM. Ana is the Director of the Center for Research in Genetics and Genomics at UTE Ecudor, and in pursuit of her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!
| | | | IN-PERSON FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR EQUIPANDO PADRES PILOT |
Foster awareness in parents of potential first-generation college students! We're seeking facilitators for our PADRES UNIVERSITY events. Eligible participants will receive a $40 per hour honorarium, paid travel & lodging, SHPE swag, networking opportunities, and an invaluable parent outreach experience. Open to bilingual parents, professionals, and students.
| | | | JOIN THE FAMILIA AS OUR NEW HR COORDINATOR |
Are you passionate about bridging the gap between Hispanics and STEM? Are you committed to the Familia, and want to see it grow? If so, SHPE currently has a career opportunity available for a HR Coordinator. If this excites and inspires you, learn how to apply below!
| | | | CHAPTER NOCHE DE CIENCIAS FUNDING AVAILABLE |
Attention Chapter Leaders! The Noche de Ciencias grant application is now open! Please note that there are two applications to consider before applying - one for reimbursements for past events and one for a grant of initial funding for an upcoming event.
| | | | BECOME A 2023 NATIONAL CONVENTION EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR NOW |
Year after year, our partners tell us what an invaluable resource our Convention is for companies building a diverse and equitable team. The 2023 opportunities are now available! So if your company or institution wants to be a part of something special, consider becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at #SHPE2023.
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THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN: If you are a federal employee, the deadline to list SHPE as your charity of choice is February 14. Our number is 24358. Pledge now >
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FAMILIA MEETING NEEDS ASSESMENT: Did you miss our Familia Meeting on February 2? Not to worry, the event recording is now available. Watch now >
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ASME/SHPE SCHOLARSHIPS: ASME and SHPE have partnered to offer ASME/SHPE scholarships. Two are available. Apply now >
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PREVIOUS SURVEY'S RESULTS!
With the announcement of our Spring Conferences, we wanted to know what topic you were most excited about. We had 275 responses, and the breakdown was pretty even! Aerospace & Automotive lead with 21%. Then we had Tech & Fin Tech with 18%. Energy, Gas, & Oil and Civil, Infrastructure, & Construction were tied at 16%. Professionals had 15% and Manufacturing, Supply Chain, & CPG rounded it out with 14%. #themoreyouknow
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NEW! ADD SHPE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR
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Spring Conferences Info Session I TONIGHT @ 8pm I Register
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Fireside Chat with Congresswomen I February 10 @ 3pm I Register
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#SHPEReads: Grads Edition I February 13 @ 7pm I Register
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latinXfactor: Coaching On Your Business Idea I February 13 @ 8pm I Register
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latinXfactor: Product Development I February 14 @ 8pm I Register
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latinXfactor: From Founder to Executive I February 15 @ 8pm I Register
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ASME Undergrad Scholarship Application Due I February 16 I Apply
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Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab I February 21 @ 7pm
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Equipando Padres I February 21 @ 7pm I Register
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Pre-College STEM Virtual Lab I February 22 @ 5pm
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