SHPE Region 6

🌟 This past week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 50th SHPE National Convention in Anaheim, CA, alongside SHPE IIT! 🌟 It was an unforgettable experience celebrating 50 years of SHPE’s mission to empower Hispanic professionals in STEM. Connecting with industry leaders, exploring career opportunities, and attending workshops led by experts offered me invaluable insights and inspiration for my journey ahead. Meeting students and professionals who share similar backgrounds and stories was truly empowering. We shared advice, laughs, and encouragement, strengthening a sense of community that SHPE brings to all its members. Being surrounded by such a supportive and inspiring community reminded me of the power of unity and the shared drive we have to uplift one another in STEM. A special thank you to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for their support during this memorable experience. Thank you to SHPE IIT, SHPE Region 6, and SHPE for making this experience possible. ¡Gracias, familia! 🧡💙 #SHPE2024 #SHPEFamilia #STEM #Empowered

Grateful to have attended the 50th SHPE National Convention 2024! 🌟 As a senior studying Material Science and Engineering with a passion for sustainability, this convention allowed me to connect with like-minded professionals. Conversations and workshops with industry leaders opened my eyes to incredible opportunities for impactful change. This convention reinforced the importance of representation in STEM and the power of our community when we uplift and encourage one another. I’m leaving with new connections, valuable insights, and a renewed drive to make a difference as I prepare for the next chapter of my professional journey. Thank you to SHPE for organizing such an inspiring event! 💙🧡 #SHPE2024 #SHPE50 #SHPERegion6 #SHPEtinas

Engaging women led career panel entitled “Beyond Engineering: Engineers Redefining Their Careers” at #Invenergy on pivoting from engineering roles. Panel included Bianca Camarena. 📝Key takeaways: ✅ Project confidence in your abilities and when you’re speaking to your audience 🗣️ ✅Articulate your message thoroughly and remind yourself you deserve a seat at the table 👩💼 ✅ Know you are a trailblazer - you’re creating a path for future colleagues 🛣️ ✅Embracing challenges, being resilient, and excelling in “unconventional” spaces facilitates growth 📈 ✅ Being new to an industry is a superpower - you bring a fresh perspective and new ideas 💡 Thank you to #NSBEChicago (moderator: Benita M. 👏🏽) for the collaboration and Denise Halliburton MBA, PHR for hosting on site at Invenergy. ⚡️ 🌍 🌞 🌬️ Great catching up with NSBE colleagues Melanie Mosley, @TiffanyMcDavid Wonderful reconnecting with #SHPEChicago members: Sylvia Galvez, Eric Rochel, Andrea Diaz, Muhammad Ali ✨Let’s #CelebrateWomeninSTEM and continue to uplift one another at all career levels.🌠 #SHPEChicago#LeadingHispanicsinSTEM#CareerPivot

Thank you, SHPE! Last week, I had the honor of attending the SHPE National Convention, celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with many talented individuals, network with professionals, and learn from insightful workshops. Reflecting on all we’ve accomplished as a community was truly inspiring. As a proud immigrant and first-generation Latina, I’m beyond grateful to serve as the Academics Chair at the SHPE-UIC Chapter and represent my Venezuelan community. The support of this inspiring organization makes this journey even more rewarding. 🙌 A special shoutout to Yesenia Avellaneda for your unwavering support throughout this experience! See you next year, FAMILIA!

This past week, I had an amazing experience at the SHPE National Convention, and I’m excited to share some incredible highlights! 🎉 I’m honored to share that SHPE at UIC earned the Silver Chapter Award and one of our teams placed third in the Cybersecurity Challenge! It’s inspiring to be part of such a passionate and hardworking community. Participating in the Cybersecurity Challenge was a rewarding experience, and I learned so much alongside an amazing team. 💡 The workshops were full of valuable insights, offering lessons on everything from professional growth to technical expertise. I’m grateful for the chance to expand my knowledge, connect with professionals and peers, and interview with some fantastic companies. The opportunities to learn and build meaningful relationships were truly impactful. A huge thank you to SHPE Nationals for organizing this unforgettable event and for bringing us all together to celebrate SHPE’s 50th anniversary. I’m honored to be part of a community that continually uplifts and inspires.

A Memorable Experience at the 50th Anniversary SHPE National Convention 🚀 I am incredibly grateful to our exceptional Dean, Bruce Berdanier of PNW CES, as well as Dr. Chandramouli Viswanathan, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Dr. Adam Rengstorf, Head of Chemistry and Physics, for their steadfast support. Their commitment enabled me, our Faculty Advisor Víctor Romero Gómez, and my fellow SHPE PNW board members—Sergio Bueno Gutiérrez, Isabella Jalil, Alejandro Padilla, and Juan Martin Jersonsky—to attend this landmark 50th Anniversary SHPE National Convention in Anaheim, CA. At the convention, we had the chance to connect with professionals from some of the largest companies offering opportunities across internships, part-time, and full-time positions. This event was an invaluable opportunity to expand our networks, meet people from diverse regions of the United States, and gain insights from leaders in the field. I’m inspired by the powerful conversations and connections made, and excited to take these experiences back to Purdue Northwest as we continue to empower and uplift underrepresented communities in STEM. Thank you to everyone who helped make this opportunity possible! 🙌 #SHPE #SHPENationalConvention #STEM #DiversityInSTEM #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #PNW #Engineering #LatinosInSTEM #FutureLeaders #CareerOpportunities #Empowerment

This past week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 50th Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Convention in Anaheim, CA. At the convention, I connected with diverse companies and attended impactful workshops led by industry experts. These sessions provided me with invaluable insights and career guidance that I am excited to carry forward.I connected with students and professionals who share similar backgrounds and experiences, it felt so empowering to share stories, advice, and laughs with them. And I strengthened my bond with my SHPE MU familia, creating memories I'll always treasure. Thank you to SHPE MU for making this possible, and to SHPE for such a wonderful experience! ¡Gracias, familia!

✨ SHPE National Convention 2024 Recap ✨ Reflecting on an unforgettable SHPE convention! This year was filled with incredible experiences, meaningful connections, and cherished reunions: 🍽️ Started my day with an inspiring breakfast hosted by Bank of America and Rewriting the Code, then visited the Rewriting the Code booth, where I felt truly welcomed—always grateful for their support and commitment to diversity in tech! 👥 Reconnected with my fellow summer interns: Natalie Hodnett, Ishan Gohil, Sofanyas Genene, Nabeel Mukati, Tofik Hamscho from American Express and my previous campus programs recruiter Naomi Hillsman, some of my favorite people who made this summer memorable. I also had the chance to catch up with old friends from Charlotte, NC, and it felt like no time had passed Alexia Medina Guadarrama. 🌆 Explored LA with my SHPE chapter and attended a networking event with Goldman Sachs, where I met a fellow Colombian engineer. It was inspiring to learn more about Goldman Sachs’ investments and traditions, especially from someone with a similar background! 💼 Had the privilege of attending an event with Capital One and meeting Julianna Calderon, whose dedication to investing in students is so empowering. As my last convention as an undergrad, this experience was truly special. Grateful for the community, mentorship, and friendships that SHPE has brought into my life. Here’s to continued growth and many more opportunities ahead! #SHPE2024 #LatinasInSTEM #Networking

During the month of October I had the opportunity to attend and present my research: “Repurposing Plastics into Membranes for Redox Flow Batteries” at two conferences and even won an award at one of them!! Early October, I traveled to Hawaii (first time ever in Hawaii) for the ECS - The Electrochemical Society PRiME meeting. I had an amazing time learning from experts in my field, building new connections, and of course getting some sight seeing in too! Late October, I attended SHPE National Convention where I got to reconnect with my SHPE familia who has been a tremendous support system for me since undergrad! I also had a chance to present my work and I won 3rd place in the STEM Graduate Student Oral Presentation Competition!!! Presenting my technical work at both of these conferences is a significant milestone in my PhD journey and growth! Fun fact, I was initially mad/scared when my ECS talk got accepted. I submitted an abstract hoping it would get rejected. Not even the thought of being in Hawaii could get me excited for presenting. However, I’m glad I pushed myself beyond my comfort zone and allowed myself to be mentored into being a better presenter. I look forward to future conferences where I can continue to connect with and be inspired by extraordinary scientists and engineers!

ScholarSHPE applications are open! Lack of funds is one of the most challenging reasons facing Hispanic students pursuing their degrees. So SHPE offers thousands of reasons to ensure their members DO reach graduation – over a million to be exact. With over 1,500 scholarships awarded since 2018 totaling over $5,000,000, SHPE is actively narrowing the gap in the Hispanic STEM education pipeline. Apply by November 15! https://lnkd.in/drxQTKbQ