Leading Hispanics in STEM
SHPE is the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field.
With help from her SHPE Familia and mentors, Catherine was able to overcome academic struggles and land her dream internship.
Indhira is a civil and environmental engineer and is now studying engineering education after getting involved with SHPE. Now she's pusuing her PhD.
Rudy leaned on his SHPE Familia while moving far away from home. Now he is paying it forward.
In just three short years, he went from an engineering student trying to do it alone to being a STEM professional with a Familia.
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College - Texas A&M, Corpus Christi
Making the move to Dallas-Fort Worth wasn't easy for Rudy, leaving his family and friends behind.
As a student, Miguel was elected Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo SHPE Chapter.
Catherine Trevino
2018
Engineering is not a box. You can be whoever you want to be.
I joined SHPE for the Familia. Finding people that had the same passions as me was important.
2019
When I struggled in class, SHPE gave me resources and assured me that engineering WAS my place.
Catherine left the engineering major but was encouraged to return and continue following her passion by her SHPE Familia.
2019
Once I got back into SHPE, I went to National Convention and landed my dream internship at Intel.
Catherine is now the Student Chapter President at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.
2019
My advice for a new member is to find a mentor. Mine are definitely my backbone.
2019
Indhira Hasbún
Indhira is a civil and environmental engineering now studying engineering education.
2013
Through SHPE, I did a lot of Latino outreach. I never imagined that I could make a career out of it.
Indhira is now a PhD student at Florida International University studying Engineering Education, affiliated with the newest school in the College of Engineering and Computing: SUCCEED. Her dissertation is focused on the experiences of being a Latinx engineering student at a Hispanic-serving institution.
2014
Every time I come to a SHPE event I'm infused with a renewed sense of purpose like: I can do this.
2019
Being a faculty member would position me to have the biggest impact on the community.
After receiving her Ph.D., Indhira's goal is to become a faculty member at a Hispanic-serving institution.
2019
Rudy Medina Jr.
2019
Everybody is here for one reason - to impact and influence the Hispanic community.
I saw a SHPE flyer and didn't know what it was but I was interested in professional opportunities.
2012
2019
Rudy now works for Texas Instruments in Dallas-Fort Worth after graduating in 2018 with dual majors in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.
My parents didn't want me moving but I knew I could impact the community I came from.
2018
My advice for graduates is to reach out to the SHPE professionals where you are.
2019
Miguel Becerra
2016
At my first SHPE meeting I was amazed by how many members there were - probably 100 plus.
I was introverted, so being able to make friends through SHPE helped me become proud of who I am.
2017
I got my internship with PG&E at National Convention. Now I have a full time position with them.
2017
I will continue to be involved with SHPE as a professional with the power to give back to others.
Miguel is a Regional Junior Representative, mentoring students through SHPE Jr, Noche de Ciencias, and teaching kids the benefits of careers in STEM.
2019
My advice for new members is don't be afraid to take risks. You are capable. You are qualified.
2019
See You at Convention!
Join us at our 2019 National Convention—the nation’s largest gathering of Hispanics in STEM— in Phoenix, AZ October 30th-November 3rd! You can make the most of this year’s event by reviewing the agenda and choosing your sessions in advance.
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Disparity between Hispanic population and representation in STEM.
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