According to SHPE's announcement, the event is the
largest gathering of Hispanic student and professional STEM talent in
the nation. The SHPE Conference introduces students to STEM careers,
offers professional networking opportunities, provides professional
development and attracts companies seeking highly qualified Hispanic
technical talent.
The SHPE Conference offers
workshops, featured guests speakers, award ceremonies and competitions.
Participants are encouraged to take advantage of attractive conference
programs and opportunities, such as the following:
Corporate Tours
The conference offers a Corporate Tours program, which provides conference participants with an opportunity to experience new technologies, interact with potential recruiters, and network with engineers and scientists at leading STEM companies. This year's corporate tours are hosted by Exelon Corporation, John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Turner Construction Company.Competitions
The conference features competitions that enable undergraduate and graduate participants to not only showcase their talents to recruiters and peers, but also provide a platform to test their skills in real-world environments. The conference provides four competitions for participants that range from presenting technical papers and posters to Extreme Engineering's 24-hour competition and Nissan's Autonomous Vehicle Design.Pre-College Symposium
The Pre-College Symposium, hosted at University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, brings over 500 junior and high school students together for a full-day of STEM engagement and awareness. The symposium introduces STEM careers through hands-on activities and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to hear opening remarks from Bruk Berhane, Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Scholarships of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and closing remarks from Dr. Darryll Pines, Dean of the Clark School.Career Fair Expo
The SHPE Career Fair Expo is the largest Latino-focused STEM career fair in the world. The SHPE Career Fair Expo provides Hispanic students and professionals with the opportunity to meet representatives from sponsoring corporations, non-profit organizations, government agencies and graduate schools to learn about the latest technologies and career options in STEM fields. The day and a half event features over 200 companies representing a variety of STEM companies including Fortune 500 companies, such as Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Facebook.
The SHPE Conference offers
educational programs and signature events for students and professionals
alike. Participants can choose from general sessions ranging from
leadership development to academic excellence and career development.
Specialized tracks are offered for participants interested in Latinas in
STEM, preparing for the corporate work environment and lectures from
distinguished deans and STEM professionals. Exclusive to SHPE's
conference is the STAR Awards banquet, which recognizes key individuals
and corporations who have contributed significantly to support Hispanics
in STEM.
"SHPE conference offers both students and professionals opportunity for learning and advancement," said Richard Morley,
SHPE CEO. "As 70% of the new jobs in STEM between 2008 and 2018 will be
in computer science related engineering, this year we have a special
emphasis on increasing our membership in computer science and
technology. We encourage participants to check out all of the sessions
related to computer science and engineering, and especially the Tech
Roundtable. We are happy to feature the GitHub Startup Lounge in the
Career Fair, where participants can mingle with start-up execs and learn
about launching their own business."
Further information about the conference is available at www.shpe.org/2015.
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