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Here are some tips that our local and experienced SHPE members have to share to best prepare you for #SHPE2024!

On October 2, Ana Rodriguez, our resident SHPE chef, knocked it out of the park during our food themed Virtual STEM Lab! The kids had an awesome time learning how to make Puerto Rican corned beef and bread and butter!

Fall semester means career fairs and national conventions. See y’all at SHPE National in Anaheim! SHPE

In this special 36th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we reconnect with an inspiring leader in STEM—Adriana Mulero-Russe. Originally aired in a condensed format, we're bringing you the full interview with this remarkable Star Award winner from two years ago. Adriana, a chemical engineer from Puerto Rico, is currently pursuing her PhD in bioengineering at Georgia Tech. In this episode, she shares her journey from her early inspirations to her cutting-edge research, while discussing the vital role SHPE has played in her growth as a leader. Adriana’s story is one of perseverance, leadership, and dedication to breaking barriers in STEM, particularly within the Hispanic community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gjUv2NRu

SHPE members are always reaching for the stars and they know their SHPE familia will be there every step of the way. 🌠

We're proud to recognize Evelyn Cortez-Davis for her visionary leadership and dedication to advancing diversity in engineering. Through her work and her founding of SHPE and SWE chapters, Evelyn continues to inspire the next generation of Latina engineers. Keep up the amazing work Evelyn! https://lnkd.in/g2_Dy46Q

Get ready for Anaheim! On Tuesday, October 15, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET, graduate students have the perfect opportunity to connect with recruiters focused on helping you succeed at the SHPE National Convention. Join the Regional Graduate Representatives and Advanced Degree Showcase Supporters in an interactive session designed specifically for those pursuing advanced degrees. Bring your CV/resume and elevator pitch to make the most of this valuable event! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNxwTshp

Florida Institute of Technology president Zuleyka Priscila Figueroa Pineda and Miami Dade College president Nicolas Depetris had an out of this world opportunity on September 28! Both students witnessed the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SpaceX Crew-9 launch at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex!🚀

Becoming a SHPE member certainly brings many personal benefits and potential prospects for a future in STEM. But our members are so much more than ambitious individuals seeking academic and professional advancement. They are an integral part of a Familia that spans border to border, coast to coast, and far beyond. When you’re family, your success is our success, your struggles are our collective responsibility. ⭐️

The Graduate Track invites attendees at undergraduate and graduate student levels as well as working professionals interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Alongside our academic and industry sponsors, we aim to increase awareness for graduate education and subsequent careers available. For undergraduates: Participants interested in a graduate degree can identify graduate degree programs and opportunities for successful placement, as well as establish networking relationships with colleagues and graduate program representatives. Graduate students and post-doctoral participants can find workshops that identify postgraduate career opportunities and how to plan for them through workshops and panels. Finally, SHPE professionals will hear from current career professionals and learn to develop relationships with academic and industry professionals. Along with these multiple workshops and panels, we will be hosting an evening networking social, a live SHPEReads event with giveaways, the Advanced Degree Showcase, the 3-Minute Grad Thesis Competition, and the Graduate Writing Room. We can’t wait to see you there! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvRde6JP