More NASA Opportunities

Thanks to your fellow SHPE member Zaida for taking the time to look into this opportunity!

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From: Zaida Hernandez <zaidayh@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Subject: More NASA Opportunities
To: "shpe.uh@gmail.com" <shpe.uh@gmail.com>

Good morning!

After the NASA internship presentation I gave, a student asked if there were any non-US citizen opportunities at NASA. I wasn't aware but there are a few. I was taking a look at the new NASA internship website for college/grad students and there is a link for non-US citizen opportunities and also other programs available to US citizens besides the program I talked about.

Just thought I would share.

http://intern.nasa.gov/

Happy Thursday!

Zaida Hernandez

--
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

INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION

Engineering Students,

An immigration attorney will be present to answer questions regarding working in the U.S. If you have questions to ask, especially during this economic downturn, come receive free legal advice and answers to your questions. The Engineering Career Center and ISSSO will also be in attendance to assist.

CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

11am-1pm

ROOM 109, CEMO HALL

THE SPRING 2011 INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS. During this information session, Houston Immigration Lawyers will be available to answer any questions International students may have regarding their ability to work in the United States while enrolled at the University of Houston. Some of the topics to be discussed will include the following:

*CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES

*CURRENT VISA LAWS AND REGULATIONS

*HOW TO PREPARE TO GET A JOB

*F1 EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

Various corporate partners throughout the Greater Houston area who are members of the College of Engineering Advisory Board have been invited to discuss their hiring needs, current market trends, and answer any work-related questions.

STUDENTS RSVP NOW ON eCONNECTION!

If you have questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact Yolanda Brooks Brown.

Thank You and Enjoy the Day,

Yolanda Brooks Brown

Yolanda Brooks Brown, Director

Cooperative Education & Internship Programs

Engineering Career Center

ybrooksbrown@uh.edu

www.egr.uh.edu/career/

Office: (713) 743-4230

"Brilliant are those who never stop learning."

"Think great thoughts, say great words, do great things."

P Please do not print this e-mail unless it is truly necessary...green is the new red! Go Coogs!

--
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

New Member instructions and Volunteers Needed!!!!

Hey members here are just a few updates to remember and Instructions on how to become a paid member online and register for the 2011 RLDC.

Click here to access the "OneSHPE New Membership" instructions.

If you are having trouble loading the web page please change your browser.

If you have trouble registering or logging on, send us an email at "shpe.uh@gmail.com"

Once you pay your $5 online you may then register for REGION 5 RLDC in Houston on OneSHPE as well.

Keep in mind that SHPE-UH will cover $25 in registration cost for RLDC to the members with the most POINTS who register for RLDC BEFORE MARCH 1st.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!

SECME/GCTAME Engineering Design Competition is next Saturday March 5th @ Wheatley High School from 10am-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Take I-10 east exit Lockwood. It is only a 10 minute drive from UH and you will EARN 4 POINTS for volunteering at the off campus event. Please consider the helping hand you will provide to these high school students in need of a little advise and guidance.

Next General Meeting is Thursday March 3rd @7pm in L2D2 with a guest speaker from Cameron. Nominations open Thursday!!!

Look for Job posts and Scholarship opportunities on our BLOG www.uh.edu/shpe or on our Facebook "university of houston-shpe"

National Membership Drive ends March 1st so make sure to rank up your points.

SEE YOU SATURDAY MARCH 5th AT THE GCTAME ENGINEERING DESIGN COMPETITION!!!!

--
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

Live Update - SHPE-UH 2nd General Meeting

SHPE-UH members wearing their T-shirts and earning points toward the "Most Activate Member" award. The member with the most points will be recognized at the SHPE Banquet and receive an award.

Next meeting will be held on March 3 2011, L2D2, 7pm.
See you there and ....

Go COOGS !!!!

IPC - Intership Opportunties for Grads & Graduating Seniors

Hello SHPE Graduates & Graduating Seniors, Please see the two internship opportunities being offered by SHPE Industrial PartnerSHPE Council (IPC) members, NASA and Procter & Gamble (P&G). NASA is seeking applications for the agency’s new Space Technology Research Fellowships; the deadline is February 23, 2011. P&G is looking for summer interns that are graduating seniors applying for graduate study. Further details on each opportunity are below. MESSAGE FROM NASA Dear SHPE Graduates, Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a project that is meaningfully related to your classroom and research education? NASA is seeking applications from graduate students for the agency's new Space Technology Research Fellowships. Applications are being accepted from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of graduate students interested in performing space technology research beginning in the fall of 2011. The fellowships will sponsor U.S. graduate student researchers who show significant potential to contribute to NASA's strategic space technology objectives through their studies. Sponsored by NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist, the fellowships' goal is to provide the nation with a pipeline of highly skilled engineers and technologists to improve America's technological competitiveness. NASA Space Technology Fellows will perform innovative space technology research today while building the skills necessary to become future technological leaders. The deadline for submitting fellowship proposals is Feb. 23. Information on the fellowships, including how to submit applications, is available at: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/early_stage_innovation/grants/NSTRF.html To learn more about NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist and the crosscutting space technology areas of interest to NASA, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/oct MESSAGE FROM P&G Dear SHPE Graduate Students and Graduating Seniors, Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a project that is meaningfully related to your classroom and research education? Procter & Gamble (P&G) is looking for summer interns that are graduating seniors applying for graduate study, or graduate students already enrolled in a graduate program, primarily students pursuing Ph.Ds in chemistry, most areas of life sciences, chemical engineering, statistics, toxicology, and regulatory and clinical personnel. As a P&G intern you have the ability to participate in their research work for about 10-12 weeks from June 1st through September 1st. Pay is competitive and depends on your years of experience. If you would like more information just visit www.experiencepg.com or if you wish to just apply directly the job number is RND00002028 to be considered. P&G is especially interested in considering underrepresented minorities in their summer programs. We hope that you will further consider this opportunity to continue to develop your professional and personal growth. We wish you the best of luck with your endeavors. Regards, SHPE National - SHPE Is the Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent

Scholarship With Goldman Sachs – Feb 20th Deadline

This message is being sent by UCS on behalf of Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence

The Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence Program is an integral part of our diversity recruiting effort. The Scholarship is a reflection of our Business Principals and is awarded to recognize outstanding students and the achievements they have made.

 

About the Scholarship

 

·         Recipients of the scholarship who are in their sophomore year will receive $5,000 award, and those in the junior year will receive a $10,000 award toward tuition and academic expenses for one year.

·         Scholarship recipients also receive an offer for a paid Goldman Sachs summer internship.

·         Applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be considered for the Scholarship for Excellence.

 

Application Checklist

 

If you are interested in positions in Salt Lake City and would like to be considered for the Scholarship for Excellence, you must submit the following by Sunday, February 20th, 2011:

 

1.       Complete an online application at www.gs.com/ careers. Enter job code SFE11 in the "Positions Preference" section of the online application.

2.       Please write one essay (500 words maximum) in response to one of the following topics:

a.       Why are you interested in the financial services industry?

b.      Describe how you have demonstrated team-oriented leadership through your involvement with a campus-based or community-based organization.

Paste you essay in the "Cover Letter" section of the online application.

3.       Mail your official transcript by Sunday, February 20th, 2011 to:

 

Tahnee Belgrave

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

30 Hudson Street, 34th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

Campus Recruitment: Job/Internship Opportunity

Hi, everyone,

I'm emailing your student organization with the hope that you can share the information below with your members. We have Tata Consulting Services participating in on-campus interviews next month and are looking for great candidates.

Attached is information about the Campus Recruitment service we provide for all UH students. Students interested in applying must complete a Campus Recruitment Workshop (CRW), details are in the attached document. I've also attached full job descriptions in this email.

Thanks so much for your time!

Patty

GO COOGS!

Patricia Taméz

Campus Recruitment Assistant

University Career Services

106 Student Service Center 1

Houston, TX 77204-3040

p (713) 743.5100

d (713) 743.5012

f (713) 743.5111

e ptamez@uh.edu

w www.career.uh.edu

HENAAC Scholars Program

Dear Eduardo,

 

We hope the start of 2011 is setting the tone for a productive and prosperous year.  We are writing to ask that you promote to your student members a significant opportunity offered by Great Minds in STEM - the HENAAC Scholars Program. 

 

The goals of our scholarship program are to ensure and increase college retention of students with a 3.0 grade point average or higher; guarantee college graduation with an undergraduate technical degree in four-five years; and, to contribute to Hispanic communities by producing role models for future generations; all the while securing the country's place as the finest technological leader in the world.

 

Last year we celebrated our ten year anniversary by awarding educational grants to over 100 STEM students.  Since our inception, the HENAAC Scholars Program has experienced tremendous growth awarding over $1 million dollars in educational grants to over 800 STEM students.  These awards are made possible through the generous support of our outstanding scholarship partners including the Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Shaw Industries Group, Cummins, NAVSEA, Verizon and the U.S. Department of Energy.

 

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be full time college students active in the Hispanic community majoring in science, technology, engineering and math with an overall grade point average of at least a 3.0.  Scholarships are presented at the annual HENAAC Conference during our Student Leadership Dinner.  In addition to their scholarship, awardees will receive financial support to travel and attend the conference where they will meet their scholarship sponsor and be able to participate in a number of rewarding networking activities.  This year's Conference will take place on October 6-8, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

 

I would like to ask that you encourage any qualifying individuals to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.  The scholarship application is now available on the Great Minds in STEM website – www.greatmindsinstem.org.  The postmark deadline is April 30, 2011.   If additional information is needed, I can be reached at (323) 262-0997, extension 300 or kbbarrera@greatmindsinstem.org.  Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Kathy Borunda Barrera

Manager, Recruitment and Retention Programs

2011 SHPE National Elections - APPLY NOW !!!

Dear SHPE Member,

Every year SHPE National holds a nationwide election to determine the new members of the National Board of Directors (NBOD) and the Regional Student Representatives (RSRs).  The NBOD creates the vision and manages the organization for the upcoming year while the RSRs help guide the student chapters and provide a conduit for information from the students to the NBOD.  The election, conducted by the elections committee, occurs every spring.

The NBOD professional positions up for election this year are the National President, National Vice President, and Regional Vice Presidents for Regions 1, 3, 5 and 7. Their two-year term of office is from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.

Three student members are also elected to the NBOD, the National and Vice National Undergraduate Representatives and the National Graduate Representative. Seven positions are also available for Regional Student Representatives, one from each region. The one-year term of office for student representatives is from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

2011 SHPE National Elections Time-line (tentative)
February 15: Membership payment due to be eligible to run for office or vote
March 15: Nomination form with signatures, biography, and official transcripts also due for student positions* due
April 4: Ballots and biographies sent to eligible voters
April 25: Ballots due by 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time**
April 26: Ballots will be counted**
May 2: Winners and run-off election schedule (if necessary) announced
July 1: Winners take office
*Change for 2011 SHPE National Elections

If you have any questions please visit www.shpe.org/elections or contact

Naomi Hernandez
Elections Committee Chair
elections@shpe.org

SHPE DFW Events

Good Morning Student Leadership,

 

I would like to let you know about two upcoming opportunities which we the professional chapter are inviting you to participate in.  The first one is a Technical Speaker at Frito Lay Headquarters on February 24th.  HR is currently looking for interns and entry level candidates so this is a great event to make a direct contact internally.  Secondly, we are officially kicking off our 7th Annual SHPE DFW Scholarship.  Please distribute the information below to your chapters.  For more information please visit our website at www.shpe-dfw.org .

 

Kind Regards,

Naomi Hernandez

SHPE DFW President

 

 

 

 

Frito Lay Technical Speaker Frito Lay, Inc. will host our February Technical Speaker Series at their national headquarters located in Plano, Texas. Come learn about current and future technology in the consumer packaged goods industry. Mark Maldonado, Senior Engineering Group Manager, will present and demonstrate upcoming technology. In addition, Human Resource professionals will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities and will be accepting resumes.

Date: February 24, 2011 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Frito Lay, Inc. 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas 75024 Frito Lay Main Building (Follow signs to the Main Lobby), Frito Lay Conference Center RSVP by February 22nd at president@shpe-dfw.org .   SHPE DFW Scholarship The SHPE DFW Chapter is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in engineering, math, computer science, and science at DFW colleges and universities. The scholarship application will be available online at www.shpe-dfw.org in mid-February. The postmark deadline to submit applications for 2011-2012 is April 1, 2011. This year, high school seniors and continuing college students will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Last year, SHPE DFW awarded $5,000 in scholarships to students attending area higher education institutions.

 

 

EAA Scholarship Opportunities!!

Now accepting applications for Fall 2011-Spring 2012 EAA Scholarships (Deadline 3/18/2011):

Happy New Year!   The Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) will provide a total of five (5) scholarships ($2,000 each) to eligible University of Houston Engineering students for the Fall 2011-Spring 2012 academic year.  The applicant must be declared as an engineering major at the University of Houston when applying and also the semesters of the award. The scholarships are open to current Cullen College of Engineering students, and the specific criteria listed below:   

 

1.    EAA Outstanding Engineering Student Scholarship - $2000    ($1,000 per semester)         

1.      - Standard criteria: engineering major, 30 hrs at UH, 12 hrs/semester of award, citizen or permanent resident

2.      - Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a minimum major GPA of 3.0

3.      - Junior or Senior classification

4.      - Well-rounded student

5.      - Outstanding contributions in engineering-related activities (on/off campus)

6.      - Outstanding leadership in UH student engineering societies

       
       
2.  EAA Future Engineer Scholarship - $2000    ($1,000 per semester)                                   

- Standard criteria: engineering major, 30 hrs at UH, 12 hrs/semester of award, citizen or permanent resident

- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a minimum major GPA of 3.0

- Any classification (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Post Baccalaureate pursuing BS)

- Active involvement in UH student engineering societies

- Community involvement

       
The completed EAA Scholarship Application must be submitted via email to EAA Board Member and Scholarship Chair May Shek (may.shek@shell.com) by March 18, 2011.    

Information can also be found under the UH Alumni page:  http://www.houstonalumni.com/scholarships/2011-2012/EAA%20Scholarship%202011-2012.doc.pdf

Career Fair Reminder.

Career Fair Mixer
on Monday Feb 7th (which is this coming up Monday )
Please dress in your casual business attires and bring few copies of your resume just in case the representatives ask for it.

also we have

CAREER FAIR
on Wednesday Feb 9th (which is this coming up Wednesday )
Please remember to submit your resume AND unofficial transcript on the university Career Center at  http://www.career.uh.edu/  AND on Econnection at https://eng-uh-csm.symplicity.com/students/ .
Also dress PROFESSIONALLY  and bring LOTS OF RESUME (in the portfolio) for the career fair

Also, if you have not sign up for volunteer for the career fair. please do it asap before the shift you want gets filled up. Below is the link for you to sign up, just right clink on the link and open it in the new tab or window.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerFair_Sp2011                                                                                                                  

I wish all of you will get an internship, or/and a co-op, or/and a full time position, and lot of net-working in this career fair. If you have any question, please contact me at gtvo@uh.edu.

Best regards,

Giang (Tina) Vo
Chemical Engineering - Junior
NSBE Career Fair Chair
gtvo@uh.edu

 

INROADS Paid Summer 2011 Internship Program

Good afternoon!

INROADS is a non-profit career development organization with a mission "to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership."

 

I recently came across your contact information on the Student Representatives National list on the SHPE website and thought you may be qualified or know of qualified Latino college talent in your student chapters who would be interested in applying to our program. 

 

Candidate qualifications are as follows:

·         US Citizen or Permanent Resident

·         Be a full time student enrolled in a 4 year degree program

·         Have at least two summers available prior to graduation - expected graduation date December 2012 or later to be considered for Summer 2011 internships

·         Have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better

·         Ideal candidates possess academic excellence, leadership and community service qualities

 

If you feel that you meet the requirements listed above, please feel free to visit our website, www.inroads.org and complete an on-line application.  It will require you to attach a resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript.  I am attaching the preferred resume format for you to follow.

 

INROADS APPLICATION PROCESS

One thing that we believe sets INROADS apart is that we not only provide a top-notch internship experience, we go above and beyond by helping our students with leadership and personal development skills.

 

A student who applies for an INROADS internship is first trained, mock interviewed and evaluated. Upon advancement in our process, the student is next matched to and interviewed by INROADS Corporate Clients who are the right fit for their interests and skills. Due to this advanced preparation that has helped our students to be successful, INROADS has been rated as one of America's Top Ten internship organizations for fifteen consecutive years (Princeton Review, Vault).

 

Upon receiving and accepting an internship offer, the student becomes an INROADS Intern and receives a paid summer internship ($10-$25/hour) in his/her major area of study. Scholarship opportunities, networking events, a corporate mentor and industry-specific training are additional benefits. Opportunities with INROADS are open across the U.S. and take place over 8-12 weeks, full-time in the summer. Companies for placement include Lockheed Martin, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young, UTC, MetLife, Liberty Mutual, Target, Aldi, Limited Brands, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and others. All majors are eligible.  Students with an interest and/or experience in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Engineering, Sales, Insurance, Marketing, Business, Computer Technology, Store Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain, are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Please contact me should you have any questions.

 

Regards,

Jose E. Santiago

Manager

INROADS New York-New Jersey

120 Wall Street - 31st Floor

New York, NY 10005

Phone 212-425-8300 x 1416

Fax 212 425-5742

 

jsantiago@inroads.org

www.inroads.org

 

Frontier Fiesta Scholarship

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From: Frontier Fiesta Director of Scholarships <ffschol@central.uh.edu>
Date: Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Subject: Frontier Fiesta Scholarship
To: "sam.fuentevilla@gmail.com" <sam.fuentevilla@gmail.com>


Dear SHPE:

We hope the semester is going well. As students struggle with a tough economy, scholarship information is always in high demand, therefore the Frontier Fiesta Association would like to highlight a scholarship opportunity.

The Frontier Fiesta Association is committed to providing scholarships to students that illustrate outstanding academic achievement or service to the community.  For students to be eligible for either category, they must meet all the following requirements:

1.     Applicants must attend the University of Houston in the Fall 2011 semester
2.     Applicants must submit all material in ONE envelope
3.    *NOTE* A new requirement in the application process requires basically 4 copies of each document. Hence, it is acceptable to
      receive unofficial copies in order to make the application more accessible financially

To raise funds for the scholarships, our organization hosts Frontier Fiesta.  This incredible event, dating back to the 1940's, is designed to promote scholarship, community, family and education.  Each year, a part of campus is transformed into a fully functional town.  This three day event includes a Cook-Off competition, the best live music in Houston, carnival booths, special events, variety shows, and Family Fun Day. This year's Frontier Fiesta will be on March 24th-27th.

The attachment details specific requirements for each scholarship category.  The deadline for the postmark of applications and supporting material is February 14, 2011 or they can be dropped off at the front desk of the Center for Student Involvement in the University Center, Underground.  If you have questions or require additional information or materials, please do not hesitate to call us at (713) 743-5181.  A copy of the attached application in a writable PDF format can also be found at www.uh.edu/fiesta.

Thank you for your assistance,

Reyes Ramirez
Director of Scholarships, Frontier Fiesta Association
ffschol@uh.edu

PS. Graduate students are able to win $1000 scholarships!