September 29, 2010

SHPE Digital Magazine - Fall 2010

The digital version of the SHPE 2010 Fall Issue is now available

The Fall 2010 Issue of SHPE is available to all members in digital format online. You may access the issue by following thislink.

In the issue, you can read our Cover Story about NILA and the Changing Face of LeaderSHPE. You will also get a preview of the approaching Cincinnati National Conference to be held next month.

In Professional Development, a focus on Project Management Professional training will provide you with insight into how SHPE is helping members acquire valuable new skills.

A special spotlight on the aerospace industry provides a look at careers in one of technology's most exciting fields.

One of the highlights of every issue is the regional roundup, where you can read the latest news from SHPE chapters across the nation.

The next issue of SHPE will publish next month, in conjunction with the National Conference. As always, we welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you in Cincinnati. Enjoy the issue!
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September 26, 2010

LeaderSHPE & Conference Registration Deadline

BE ADVISED: No "late registration" option will be offered for the SHPE Conference 2010. Spread the word and make sure you and your members register by October 1st!!


Have you posted your resume on the SHPE Database? Companies are starting to mine the database for candidates that meet the criteria that they will be looking for at the career fair - update your resume!!!




Want to be involved with SHPE at regional and national levels? Well you're in luck! LeaderSHPE application deadline has been extended until October 1 2010. Hurry and sign up!

https://sites.google.com/site/leadershpehq/home


Continuously check out our blogs @ www.uh.edu/shpe for further information concerning the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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2010-2011 Executive Board
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
University of Houston Student Chapter
shpe.uh@gmail.com
www.uh.edu/shpe
www.shpe.org
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September 24, 2010

Jeff Davis College Series / OneSHPE New Membership / Resumes Needed!!

New Members - Instructions:
Need to sign up on-line and pay your $5 national fee dues?

Click here to access the "OneSHPE New Membership" instructions. If you have trouble registering or logging on, send us an email at "shpe.uh@gmail.com"

Jeff Davies High School College Prep Series:
We need Volunteers for the Jefferson Davis High School College Prep Series on Wed. September 29th. The event is aimed at “Selecting a Major / First Steps to Applying for College”. We will be offering advising for High School Juniors and Seniors on the subject.

We will meet at SEP and carpool to Davis HS at 5:30 pm.
Davis HS: 1101 Quitman
Houston, Tx. 77009

Thanks,
SHPE UH

Click here to sign up and volunteer for this event.

-The Young Engineers Leadership Summit (YELS) is on next SAT OCT 2nd @ 9AM-1PM at the University of Houston Technology building T1 in room 101. All members are invited ESPECIALLY THOSE ATTENDING THE 2010 Conference. You must RSVP at the link below in order to attend. The seminar will include practical sessions such as resume writing, communication and interviewing skills. There is no charge for this event. However, there are space limitations and registration will be required to determine logistics. Attendees will earn up to 4 PDHs.

RESUMES!!!
-It is mandatory for all members to submit their RESUMES to shpe.uh@gmail.com. We made an obligation to our corporate sponsors to provide this information to them. Without these sponsors we would not be able to conduct workshops, attend conferences, give out scholarships, or even have food at our meetings. These corporate sponsors help make SHPE happen. Please email SHPE in the format below:
Email:
Subject: Resume
Title Word Document:
MAJOR_CLASS_LAST_FIRST
Please enter only four letters for your major like you see on your course list ex:( INDE, CIVE etc.)
Do not reply to this message, send resumes in a seperate email. We truly appreciate everyones participation.

See you tomorrow at the UH football game. GO COOGS!!!
Have a wonderful weekend. Bueno Suerte a todos que tiene un examens.
Don't forget our next meeting will be September 30th @7pm in L2D2 with a guest speaker from Bechtel. Please research the company prior to your attendance so you can ask questions.

Continuously check out our blogs @ www.uh.edu/shpe for further information concerning the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
--
2010-2011 Executive Board
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
University of Houston Student Chapter
shpe.uh@gmail.com
www.uh.edu/shpe
www.shpe.org
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SHPE MEETING REMINDER & Upcoming events


NEXT GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH @7PM IN L2D2. Guest Speaker from BECHTEL.
  • Winners for Conference sponsorship will be announced.
  • Last chance to register for 2010 Conference.
  • Info about: SHPE blood drive and Leadership Summit.
  • Free Food!!!
Introduce a new person to SHPE, bring a friend!!!

UH vs. TULANE football
Saturday September 25th
Tailgating @ 10am with SHPE Professional Chapter
Kick off @ 2:30pm

Interested in SHPE Jr. chapter?
Attached are instructions on how to sign up for volunteering at Austin High School our future SHPE Jr. Chapter. They have a policy so attached are the instructions. Please check it out and contact Vanessa if you have any questions. (vmjasso505@hotmail.com)
-Go to Website listed on the word doc & fill it out
-Print and fill out the attached form
-Make a copy of your Texas ID
Do this regardless if you cannot volunteer for the first event, but you will need to do this according to HISD in order to volunteer at any time. Otherwise you may not participate in any events planned. Hand applications to any officer.

Click here to download "Background Check" form.
Click here to download "Volunteering Instructions".

Continuously check out our blogs @ www.uh.edu/shpe for further information concerning the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
--
2010-2011 Executive Board
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
University of Houston Student Chapter
shpe.uh@gmail.com
www.uh.edu/shpe
www.shpe.org
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BP Flyer for Engineering Interviews - Being held on UH Campus



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September 20, 2010

UH EAA Tailgate - Sponsored by FMC Technologies

FMC Technologies is sponsoring the UH EAA Tailgate this Saturday, September25th. All engineering students are invited to attend. Please forward this on to your respective organization members. For any students interested FMC Technologies as acareer we will have some people available to talk about the company and our opportunities for new graduate engineers



Eduardo Valdez
President, UH Chapter 2010-2011
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
832-496-8480
evaldez4@uh.edu
www.uh.edu/shpe
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September 17, 2010

To Scholarship Applicants!!!

Best of Luck to all applicants that applied for the New Member Conference Sponsorship Grant & the GEM GRAD Lab Grant.

Get 'em COOGS!!!
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U.S. Department of State: 2011 Summer Student Internship Program

Hello,

We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Summer Student Internship Program.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information and to start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2010.

You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State
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September 16, 2010

2nd General Meeting - Live photo update

Thanks to all that come out to our meeting tonight. SHPE-UH... "We have a problem"... Glad to see we topped 100+ attendees, sorry to those that had to wait for the second round of food. Its a "good" problem for our organization to have. :-)

Our next meeting will be on Sept 30th, 7pm, Lecture Hall L2D2. Great start to the school year and remember, "Introduce a new person to SHPE, bring a friend along!"

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September 15, 2010

SHPE MTG REMINDER & travel grant for Engineering Graduate Symposium.



MEETING REMINDER:
TOMORROW THURSDAY @ 7PM IN L2D2
GUEST SPEAKER from CHEVRON
FREE FOOD
  • Travel grants are available for prospective Ph.D. students (flights/mileage, hotels, local transportation, meals).
  • More than 250 graduate engineering students will present posters on their current research projects. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to attend to learn more about our departments, faculty, graduate student research, admissions, funding and life at the University of Michigan. Also feel free to assist our effort by forwarding this email along to other engineering students and student societies, including SHPE, NSBE, AISES, SWE, etc.
  • A short online application process is involved for travel grant consideration. Junior level students will have the highest level of priority. Applicants must reside within the United States. Students should be within 1-2 years of attending graduate school and have a strong interest in research. Those who are invited to attend this fall program will have all their expenses paid. Full details can be found on the website. Students should submit their completed applications by late September:

· Travel grant application, http://www.engin.umich.edu/academics/gradprograms/gradsymposium/travelgrants.html

· Electronic unofficial transcripts

· Resume

· One faculty letter of recommendation


SEE YOU AT THE MEETING IN L2D2 @7PM tomorrow!!!!


--
2010-2011 Executive Board
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
University of Houston Student Chapter
shpe.uh@gmail.com
www.uh.edu/shpe
www.shpe.org
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