SHPE - Fall 2007 - (Page 2) 44 Local Hero The Santos Strategy Fall 2007 Volume 9 Number 3 Manual Arts High School teacher John Santos taps community mentors and energetic teachers to maximize the STEM potential of South Central Los Angeles teens. 54 Advisor Corner Balancing the Equation On The Cover TO SUE C CK IIS BA OL O HO SC LeaderSHPE 2007-2008 8 National Board of Directors Eleven professional and two student members govern the Society. ASU’s Manuel Aroz uses GPA Rewards to evaluate community outreach and academic excellence. 56 SHPE Conference Preview A New Era of Service Debuting this fall, the premier recruiting event for Hispanic engineers will also feature an exciting agenda for students, from the middle school through the Ph.D. levels, and special programs for professionals and advisors. www.shpe.org Fall 2007 CLASS OF 2007 ¿Qué Dice la Gente? Members Rank Employers of Choice SHPE Conference Preview • RLDC & E-Week Coverage Choosing the Right Graduate Advisor NILA 30 Mapping a Successful Course During a recent retreat, SHPE’s leaders combined their experience, insight and passion into decision making that will ensure the success of the revamped organizational structure. 62 El Siguiente Paso Choosing the Right Graduate Advisor Before starting in the lab, take the time to select the right faculty member to guide your graduate school experience. 14 NILA Class of 2007 Chapter Officers Unleash Leadership Potential Best known for intensive training, high-energy teamwork and minimal sleep, the National Institute for Leadership Advancement armed SHPE’s newest leaders with the skills to elicit extraordinary effort from their chapter members as well as provide them with leadership know-how for their lives. 70 Regional Student Representatives These newly-elected officers are the voice of SHPE’s student body. 64 IPC Update ¿Qué Dice la Gente? SHPE’s annual membership survey ranks preferred companies for technical Hispanics. 34 Regionally Redefined A fresh RLDC format enhances SHPE’s leadership development. 68 National E-Week STEM Games a Hit with Kids Local chapter events harness the creativity of K-12 students and inspire them to think like future engineers and scientists. 4 President’s Letter 6 From the Vice President 6 Calendar of Events 22 Browser 48 Programs & Services 72 Regional Roundup http://www.shpe.org
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