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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Chapter Officers for 2008-2009. President : Randa V. Soto Vice President: Diego Zegarra-Ballon Secretary: Humberto Moya Treasurer/Internal Representative: Onassis Rivera Advisors: Dr. M. Krishnamurthi (ISYE) Dr. F. Sciammarella (MEE).

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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  1. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

  2. Chapter Officers for 2008-2009 • President : Randa V. Soto • Vice President: Diego Zegarra-Ballon • Secretary: Humberto Moya • Treasurer/Internal Representative: Onassis Rivera • Advisors: Dr. M. Krishnamurthi (ISYE) Dr. F. Sciammarella (MEE)

  3. About SHPE… • SHPE was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1974. • The objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. • SHPE is The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent. • NIU Chapter of SHPE was established in 1999

  4. AHETEMS Foundation • Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science • Scholar-Internships • Internships • Scholarships http://www.ahetems.org/

  5. SHPE Conferences • SHPE Conference http://oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/shpe2008 • HENAAC Conference http://www.henaac.org • NILA –National Institute for Leadership Advancement • RLDC - Regional Leadership Development Conferences

  6. Programs and Activities • Types of programs our chapter can support • Educational programs to benefit members • Volunteering activities that benefit our college, NIU and the community • Fundraising activities that generate funds to support our programs and activities • Socials that promote peer support • Chapter membership recruitment

  7. Educational Programs • What would you like to learn? • Speakers to talk about careers? • Plant tours to learn about engineering activities • Training workshops on software skills • Career development programs on resume-writing and interviewing • Other ideas?

  8. Volunteering Opportunities • Why volunteer? How does it help us? • Assisting CEET with student recruitment • Offering tutoring support to fellow Latino/a • Volunteering in college/university programs and SHPE conferences • UNO –United Neighborhood Organization http://uno-online.org • Other ideas?

  9. Fundraising Ideas Fundraising activities locally in the college and within NIU Outside NIU Raffles (with city permit) Sponsorships from companies Selling things like T-shirt with NIU SHPE chapter logo Other ideas?

  10. Social Activities • Activities that are fun, safe and promote peer support: • Sports-related: bowling, paintball, etc. • Entertainment-related: movies, shows, dance, etc. • Food-related: Lunch, dinner, BBQ, etc • Cultural visits-related: to places in Chicago or elsewhere • Other ideas?

  11. Conclusions and Thanks • It is important for members to join the society officially and pay dues • Membership is required for benefits such as scholarships and conference participation • Take leadership in activities and benefit from leadership opportunities • Remain in good academic standing • Help one another • Thank You For Your Participation

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