Learn about the experiences of members of the UT chapter of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the 2023 SHPE National Conference.
Empowering Latinos and Hispanics in STEM: Reflections on SHPE Nationals 2023
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Convention 2023
This was the largest group from the University of Tennessee to attend the national convention in the history of the organization. Each chapter member’s experience was enriched by attending inspiring workshops by some of most accomplished Hispanic engineers in the industry.
Pulgar Shares Cultural Connections and Diversity of Approaches
I was awarded the NSF Career Award at the beginning of the year, and I planned through this award to work with Hispanic students. I started to work with Lenoir City High School as there is a high percentage of Hispanic students here.
UT Chapter’s SHPE-Shape Programs Earn Regional Notice
UT’s student chapter of the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers earns the Rising Chapter award from the organization.
Student and Faculty Contributions Honored at Council of Partners Banquet
“Engineering is a wonderful profession, allowing its practitioners to have tremendous impact on our families, communities, state, nation and global society,” said Dean. “This also places a significant dependency on engineers to get it right. This is a burden engineers must embrace, be humbled by their responsibilities and potential, and enjoy every minute.”
Women Engineers Take the Lead with Student Organizations
Many Engineering Vol student organizations—around two-thirds of them—are headed by women who bring dynamic, fresh approaches to their leadership roles. They gain experience in collaboration, strengthen their Volunteer community, and, through outreach, instill younger women with confidence toward STEM careers.