Photo taken by: Danielle C. ChapotThis week I am exploring the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at the University of Arizona. The direction of SHPE is geared towards guiding college students to becoming successful engineers in the workforce post graduation. The intention is to help these students to become professional in their field, just as the name signifies.
SHPE was founded in 1974 by a group of engineers from Los Angeles. Their objective was to represent the Hispanic community in science, engineering, and mathematical professions and positions.
The University of Arizona SHPE chapter is made up of student and professional networks dispersed throughout the nation. Its mission is to encourage participation in Hispanic engineering interest.
Executive Vice President Julianna Prieto said "It not only provides Hispanic students, but anyone who wishes to join the organization the opportunity to network, socialize with other students, while providing professional development, and the ability to develop leadership skills."
"HPE also gives students the chance to get involved with the surrounding community and industries, for example, the Young Latina Forum which brings over 100 girls to campus and provides them a day to learn about careers in science and engineering," Prieto said.
"SHPE is one big family, and I have made great friendships. I honestly love SHPE,
and all its members," she said.
To contact the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Click Here.
To preview upcoming SHPE events: Click Here.
Here is a brief list of those events:
*Young Latina Forum: November 9, 2007
*Spring Fling
*Science Day
*SHPE UA Sports
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