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SHPE Resources Our Programs Careers at SHPE Donate Join Students Students If you’re a Hispanic STEM student, you’re in good company. 80% of SHPE’s members are students, and they’re attending hundreds of different high schools, colleges, and technical programs all over the country. With this kind of reach, there is bound to be one near you. If not, let’s start one today! Student Chapters Junior Chapters Graduation Information ScholarSHPE 2020 RLDCs 2020 NILA Donate Join Professionals Professionals The world needs more Hispanics in STEM like you. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own career, mentor young members who aspire to be Hispanic STEM leaders, or both, SHPE is for you. Ways to Volunteer Academia Chapter Advisors Recruiting Donate Join Support SHPE Support SHPE It’s pretty brilliant what we can do when thousands of diverse innovators come together. Professional Chapters Scholarship Sponsorship Sponsor an Event Industry Partnership Council Academic Partnership Council Donate Join Donate Join Sign In Leading Hispanics in STEM SHPE is the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. About SHPE Join Catherine Trevino With help from her SHPE Familia and mentors, Catherine was able to overcome academic struggles and land her dream internship. See Catherine’s Journey Indhira Hasbún Indhira is a civil and environmental engineer and is now studying engineering education after getting involved with SHPE. Now she's pusuing her PhD. See Indhira’s Journey Rudy Medina Jr. Rudy leaned on his SHPE Familia while moving far away from home. Now he is paying it forward. See Rudy’s Journey Miguel Becerra In just three short years, he went from an engineering student trying to do it alone to being a STEM professional with a Familia. See Miguel’s Journey Explore other member journeys: Catherine Indhira Rudy Miguel Close Catherine Trevino 2018 Engineering is not a box. You can be whoever you want to be. Catherine Trevino I joined SHPE for the Familia. Finding people that had the same passions as me was important. 2019 Catherine Trevino When I struggled in class, SHPE gave me resources and assured me that engineering WAS my place. Catherine left the engineering major but was encouraged to return and continue following her passion by her SHPE Familia. 2019 Catherine Trevino Once I got back into SHPE, I went to National Convention and landed my dream internship at Intel. Catherine is now the Student Chapter President at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. 2019 Catherine Trevino My advice for a new member is to find a mentor. Mine are definitely my backbone. 2019 Become a Member Today! Join SHPE Indhira Hasbún Indhira is a civil and environmental engineering now studying engineering education. 2013 Through SHPE, I did a lot of Latino outreach. I never imagined that I could make a career out of it. Indhira Hasbún Indhira is now a PhD student at Florida International University studying Engineering Education, affiliated with the newest school in the College of Engineering and Computing: SUCCEED. Her dissertation is focused on the experiences of being a Latinx engineering student at a Hispanic-serving institution. 2014 Indhira Hasbún Every time I come to a SHPE event I'm infused with a renewed sense of purpose like: I can do this. 2019 Indhira Hasbún Being a faculty member would position me to have the biggest impact on the community. After receiving her Ph.D., Indhira's goal is to become a faculty member at a Hispanic-serving institution. 2019 Become a SHPE Member! Join today! Rudy Medina Jr. 2019 Everybody is here for one reason - to impact and influence the Hispanic community. Rudy Medina Jr. I saw a SHPE flyer and didn't know what it was but I was interested in professional opportunities. College - Texas A&M, Corpus Christi 2012 Rudy Medina Jr. 2019 Rudy now works for Texas Instruments in Dallas-Fort Worth after graduating in 2018 with dual majors in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. Rudy Medina Jr. My parents didn't want me moving but I knew I could impact the community I came from. Making the move to Dallas-Fort Worth wasn't easy for Rudy, leaving his family and friends behind. 2018 Rudy Medina Jr. My advice for graduates is to reach out to the SHPE professionals where you are. 2019 Become a SHPE Member Today! Join SHPE Miguel Becerra 2016 At my first SHPE meeting I was amazed by how many members there were - probably 100 plus. Miguel Becerra I was introverted, so being able to make friends through SHPE helped me become proud of who I am. As a student, Miguel was elected Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo SHPE Chapter. 2017 Miguel Becerra I got my internship with PG&E at National Convention. Now I have a full time position with them. 2017 Miguel Becerra I will continue to be involved with SHPE as a professional with the power to give back to others. Miguel is a Regional Junior Representative, mentoring students through SHPE Jr, Noche de Ciencias, and teaching kids the benefits of careers in STEM. 2019 Miguel Becerra My advice for new members is don't be afraid to take risks. You are capable. You are qualified. 2019 Become a Member of SHPE! Join Explore our member’s journeys: Catherine Indhira Rudy Miguel See You at RLDC! Join us at your 2020 Regional Leadership Development Conference (RLDC) held in each of our seven regions around the country every spring! Find your conference and register, or sign up to be notified when registration opens. RLDC Information We’re closing the gap between Hispanics and STEM. SHPE raises awareness, provides access, and prepares Hispanic students and professionals to become leaders in the STEM field. Our members are driving innovation, the global economy, and a prosperous Hispanic community. Hispanics are of the population. And only of STEM workforce. SHPE is transforming the STEM field by equipping students and young professionals to design and achieve their career goals. -- Disparity between Hispanic population and representation in STEM. Professionals College Students High School Students Professionals The world needs more Hispanics in STEM like you. Learn More Professionals The world needs more Hispanics in STEM like you. Learn More Professional Chapters After graduation, 1st year of membership is free! Recruiting & Job posting SHPE Career Center is the leading online career center, the career hub for HISPANIC STEM professionals. College Students Receive ongoing support through your college’s SHPE chapter and our nationwide Familia. We’re here to make sure you’re successful in your program and beyond. Learn More College Students Receive ongoing support through your college’s SHPE chapter and our nationwide Familia. We’re here to make sure you’re successful in your program and beyond. Learn More Graduation Information Woo hoo! Achievement unlocked! Scholarships Financial need is the #1 reason why Hispanic students do not complete a bachelor's degree. High School Students SHPE progr...