Eligibility:
Membership is open to anyone interested in STEM fields, including high school students, college students, graduate students, and professionals, with different membership types catering to various stages of their academic and professional journey.
Mission:
SHPE changes lives by em powering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
Vision:
SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Core Values:
Familia:
“We take responsibility for our collective strength and passion by developing communities, building a diverse and inclusive membership, and challenging each other to be our best.”
Service
“We act on a foundation of service. We commit to deliver the highest levels of quality, integrity, and ethical behavior. We act with empathy, patience, and understanding.”
Education
“We value formal education and professional development. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and renewal. We learn from successes, setbacks, and each other.”
Resilience
“We embrace our diverse cultures and communities, which enable us to adapt, thrive, and persist with optimism.”
Goals:
- Host at least one STEM outreach for K-12 students, introducing them to engineering concepts.
- Host fundraising events (e.g., raffles, tournaments, partnerships) to increase the chapter’s budget.
- Organize technical workshops (e.g., coding, CAD, Arduino, MATLAB, Six Sigma) to help members build relevant skills.
- Organize a resume review & technical interview workshop with recruiters before career fairs.
- Ensure as many members as possible secure internships or full-time jobs through SHPE networking.
- Send as many members as possible to the SHPE National Convention with funding support.
Membership:
At any time, any point of your academic/professional career. You do not have to be a paid member in order to attend meetings, but if you do become one you gain more benefits.
Why Become a Member:
By becoming a member, you gain more benefits, these benefits include:
- Access to more than $1M in scholarships each year
- Internship, fellowship, and co-op opportunities
- Exclusive access to the SHPE Career Center (upload your resume and connect directly with industry recruiters and hiring managers)
- Resume reviews, recommendations, and rewording
- Professional development
- Leadership training
- Mentoring from a professional member
- Discounted registration to national, regional, and local SHPE events
- Competition and award opportunities
- Access to a nationwide network of industry leaders and peers
- Eligibility to run and hold office on the SHPE Board
Affiliations/Chapters:
Professional Development/Leadership Opportunities:
National Convention:
“Held annually in a different city, the convention brings together thousands of the best and brightest Hispanic scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to celebrate our Familia through our STAR Awards, compete for top prize money showcasing their skills, and enhance skills and networking through our many workshop sessions and engagement events. For corporate sponsors, it is a beacon of top STEM talent. For SHPE members, it is a life-changing opportunity to build a dream career.
The numbers and metrics make a compelling case of support. And the tangible benefits are extensive for both companies and individual attendees. There are hundreds of educational workshops and challenges, interviews and job offers, industry awards and networking. But there is also a greater calling that makes this event so important. It is our mission embodied in just 5-days. It is the Familia defined. It is what happens when you harness the power of diverse innovation. It truly is the best time of the year.”
The National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) prepares chapter leaders to springboard into the year, helping them align their plans with SHPE’s mission and goals. It is developed specifically to learn best practices for running a successful chapter and for executing national objectives at a local level.
NILA is split into two events:
Certified Chapter Leader Program (CCLP)
“A virtual event for all chapter officers and leaders
Presidents’ Summit:
An in-person event specifically for chapter presidents and vice presidents
And while the programming is deliberate and vigorous, we promise there will be plenty of fun too! You’ll make unforgettable members and lifelong friends. Work hard, play hard.
Benefits include:
- Learning how to be an effective SHPE chapter leader from experienced, successful colleagues
- Gaining a better understanding of SHPE’s mission, vision, and operations
- Building up your network of supportive friends, contacts, and mentors in STEM
- Being empowered to embrace your leadership role with SHPE
- Enjoying a safe space to grow your networking and communication skills
Professional Development Workshops include:
- Resume
- Interview Prep from industry professionals
- Recruiter visits, etc.
Events:
Social Events:
- Intramural Sports
- Alumni Night
- Bowling
- Top Golf
- Restaurants, etc
Volunteer:
- High School Visits
- Donation drives
Executive Team/Leadership Team:
President:
Sebastian Ruge
College of Engineering: Industrial and Systems Engineering
May 2025
Vice President:
David Quevedo
College of Engineering: Computer Engineering
May 2025
Treasurer:
Juan Zubieta
College of Engineering: Industrial and Systems Engineering
May 2026
Communications:
Shaily Quiroa Gamez
College of Engineering: Electrical Engineering
May 2027
Scheduler:
Jeremy Herrera Santos
College of Engineering: Industrial and Systems Engineering
May 2026
Event Coordination:
Lyneth Mendoza
College of Engineering: Computer & Electrical Engineering, Applied Math
May 2026
Outreach:
Ruben Grermosen
College of Engineering: Computer Engineering
May 2025
Membership:
Melany Tabares
College of Engineering: Industrial and Systems Engineering
May 2026
Advisors:
Charles “Chuck” Watson
Assistant Dean
College of Engineering: Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Dr. Irene Andreu
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering: Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering
Contact Information:
E-Mail: shpeurichapter@gmail.com
Social Media:
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shpe-uri-chapter/
Website: https://www.shpeuri.com/home