SHPE is The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent
CHAPTER HISTORY
SHPE at Stevens Institute of Technology (SHPE@SIT) was founded in 1988, by Stevens student, Hermes Gonzalez. Hermes established the chapter to provide a support system for Hispanics on campus. In December of 1991, the chapter was officially recognized by SHPE Inc., the national governing body. SHPE@SIT has instituted a much-needed support system for Hispanic students in engineering and science. It also has been successful in its efforts to reach out and have a positive impact on young hispanics within the surrounding communities. Since its inception SHPE@SIT’s membership numbers have steadily increased with the growing population of undergraduate hispanic students at Stevens. Throughout the years, our members have benefited from the organization by being part of “la familia” a special community dedicated to individual and group advancement. SHPE@SIT’s members have opportunities to meet, interact with and learn from professionals who have faced similar obstacles and are attaining goals similar to those they have set for themselves. Additionally, they are kept informed of employment and scholarship opportunities, and of the advancements in the rapidly expanding science and technology field.
NATIONAL HISTORY
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.
MISSION
SHPE is the Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent.
SHPE's Strategic Goals
- Professional Development
- Academic Excellence
- Graduate Student
- Programming Improving and Strengthening our Infrastructure
- Marketing our New SHPE Organization