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SHPE, THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION FOR HISPANICS IN STEM, NAMES SUZANNA VALDEZ WOLFE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) has named Suzanna Valdez Wolfe as their next Chief Executive Officer. Her resume includes over 30 years of experience in the public, non-profit and private sectors, including several roles during the Clinton-Gore administration, and having been appointed as an advisor on more than a dozen NGO boards, she is an expert in leadership and team development, strategic planning, fundraising and philanthropy, coalition building, and process integration.

Key Points: 
  • As the selection process narrowed the nationwide pool of highly capable applicants, it became clear Suzanna was the right person for SHPE.
  • Prior to that role Ms. Valdez Wolfe served as the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Taproot Foundation.
  • I am deeply committed to our mission and look forward to closing the gap between Hispanics and STEM."
  • To schedule an interview with Suzanna Valdez Wolfe or with Board Chair Will Davis, please contact Jonathan Ochart at [email protected] .

50K Coalition Founders Call for Increased Diversity Amid DEI Rollbacks

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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The 50K Coalition will discuss the report’s finding via a virtual symposium – “Engineering a Brighter Future” – on Monday, Feb. 19 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • The 50K Coalition will discuss the report’s finding via a virtual symposium – “Engineering a Brighter Future” – on Monday, Feb. 19 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
  • The report comes amid the current rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in academic and corporate environments.
  • The group includes more than 60 diversity engineering organizations, academic institutions, and corporations committed to increasing diverse representation in engineering.
  • While the 50,000 graduates milestone was achieved earlier than the target date, the Coalition acknowledges there is much more to be done.

WE ARE ALL HUMAN FOUNDATION AND BAIN & COMPANY ANNOUNCE A FRAMEWORK TO ENGAGE WITH HISPANICS AT THE 2024 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The We Are All Human Foundation (WAAHF) marks its fifth consecutive year at the World Economic Forum in Davos as an officially recognized Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

Key Points: 
  • This year, in collaboration with Bain & Company, an updated 3.0 version will be introduced to follow up on the previous year's discussions and commitments.
  • "The Hispanic Promise Framework is helping leading companies in the United States recruit, hire, promote, and retain Latino talent," said Hernan Saenz, partner at Bain & Company.
  • "By doing so, they are tapping into one of the largest and fastest-growing talent and entrepreneurial pools in the market.
  • The Hispanic Promise 3.0: Hispanics at the Core of Your Global Strategy 2024 Session will take place on January 18 at 10:15 CET; the session will be live here .

Society of Women Engineers Earns $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.

Key Points: 
  • The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • Diverse Group of Grant Team includes SHPE, NSBE, AISES, and WEPAN
    CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • "Many organizations and companies have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts."
  • "Professional STEM societies, academic institutions, and employers have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts," Rincon said.

U.S. Latino Undergraduate Engineering Enrollment Increases by 73.6%: 2023 SHPE-LDC U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report Highlights Indispensable Role of U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Technology

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The inaugural report underscores the significant role of U.S. Latinos in engineering and tech, given their growth, labor force impact, and education achievements.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural report underscores the significant role of U.S. Latinos in engineering and tech, given their growth, labor force impact, and education achievements.
  • Every year, the conference provides a national platform showcasing the economic leadership of U.S. Latinos in business, media, politics, science, and technology.
  • Bridging the Gap: U.S. Latinos currently make up 9.4% of the engineering workforce, but participation in undergraduate engineering education has increased to 15.8%.
  • “Latino participation in the engineering and tech fields is critical to maintaining global competitiveness and advancement in the U.S.

LP Building Solutions Establishes Scholarships With the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to Attract Greater Diversity Into Industry

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the establishment of college scholarships to attract greater diversity into the manufacturing industry and foster a more inclusive and representative workforce.

Key Points: 
  • LP partnered with SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) and the National Society of Black Engineers to establish the scholarships for 2023–2024 academic year.
  • "Engagement with students can introduce them to our industry and help them develop the skills toward long, rewarding careers.
  • I am proud to be part of an organization that puts words into action to foster diversity in future generations of engineers."
  • This is not the first time LP has supported the National Society of Black Engineers, following a 2022 donation.

THREE HISPANIC STUDENT SCHOLARS AWARDED THE TOYOTA NUNCA PARES SCHOLARSHIP

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9143251-three-hispanic-student-s...

Key Points: 
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9143251-three-hispanic-student-s...
    Recognition of that perseverance is the purpose of Toyota's Nunca Pares (Never Settle) Scholarship campaign .
  • In partnership with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the campaign awarded three students with a $25,000 scholarship each.
  • "We're excited to see this scholarship opportunity come to life for our members thanks to Toyota," stated Monique Herrera, chief external relations officer, SHPE.
  • "The Toyota Nunca Pares Scholarship gives these students the opportunity to continue pursuing their higher education goals by providing much needed financial support so they can achieve their dreams."

SHPE: LEADING HISPANICS IN STEM TO HOST 46TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE, NOVEMBER 2 - 6

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHPE (The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), a national organization representing Hispanic professionals and students in STEM, will host its 46th National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Charlotte Convention Center on November 2 through 6, 2022.  The largest gathering of Hispanic STEM talent in the nation, the event is expected to be attended by over 9,000 students, professionals, academia, and industry leaders.

Key Points: 
  • The theme of the convention is Racing Towards the Future, celebrating the evolution of SHPE, the community of Familia, and the innovation of Hispanics in STEM; with a nod to the NASCAR influences in the host city.
  • According to the Pew Research Center , while nearly 20% of the U.S. population is Hispanic, only 8% of STEM jobs are filled by Hispanic professionals.
  • SHPE's National Convention will also include the presentation of The STAR Awards, which recognizes key individuals, corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions that have contributed significantly to support Hispanics in STEM.
  • SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) is a nonprofit organization serving and advancing Hispanics in STEM.

SHPE Announces the Death of Founder & Visionary Rodrigo "Rod" Garcia

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SHPE Founder Rodrigo "Rod" Garcia passed away on Saturday, July 2, at his home in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SHPE Founder Rodrigo "Rod" Garcia passed away on Saturday, July 2, at his home in Los Angeles.
  • The SHPE of today - and tomorrow - is only possible because of the work he started almost 50 years ago.
  • It started in his garage in 1973, but he and the six other cohorts present knew what was possible.
  • Rod understood that, even with the support of SHPE, making a career in STEM as a Hispanic was hard work.

United States Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution Supporting Latinos in STEM

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SHPE applauds the United States Senate for unanimously approving Senate Resolution 640, which expresses "support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields." The bipartisan resolution was sponsored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). The House of Representatives has a companion Resolution (H.Res. 1105) pending its consideration that was introduced by Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL).

Key Points: 
  • The bipartisan resolution was sponsored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX).
  • "SHPE is incredibly grateful to Senators Padilla and Cornyn, for their leadership and for considering our ideas as they worked to secure Senate passage of this important resolution.
  • "We applaud Senators Padilla and Cornyn for getting the Senate to make a clear, bipartisan statement about the importance of increasing the number of Latinos in STEM fields.
  • "The immediate recognition of the need for this Resolution by its sponsors and the fact that the U.S. Senate adopted it unanimously goes to show how critical the need is for Hispanics in STEM."