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PROGRAMS & SERVICES 2008 MUST Symposium While some students spent their spring break on the beach or skiing, others spent it at a NASA facility. In March, the NASA Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Program invited 45 of its scholars to NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, for the first annual MUST Symposium. During the two-day program, scholars met one another, listened to motivational talks, toured the NASA Glenn Research Center and learned about professional advancement opportunities available through NASA. They also met NASA employees such as scientist James Free, who works on the research and development of the rocket and service module for the next mission to the moon. “There is nothing better in learning than the handson opportunity you have with MUST,” he said. “It is the first step to get you where you want to go.” “NASA is committed to strengthening meet the other students in the program and find out some of their experiences.” SHPE member and second year scholar interning at NASA Glenn, Jorge Alberto Jimenez said, “NASA is a wonderful place because it focuses on science and it is doing cutting-edge stuff.” When reflecting on how the NASA MUST Program had changed his life, he added, “I have higher standards for myself now.” The NASA MUST Program is coordinated by SHPE AHETEMS, the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) and the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP). Each year incoming freshman, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the NASA MUST Program, which provides a half college tuition scholarship, up to $10K and a MUST summer internship at a NASA facility. For more information on NASA MUST or an application for the 2009-2010 program, visit www.ahetems.org. ■ Participants of the 2008 NASA MUST Symposium at Glenn Research Center. our nation’s work force by providing opportunities for diverse students to contribute to the development of the nation’s STEM work force of the future,” said JoAnn Charleston, Chief of Educational Programs Office at NASA Glenn Research Center. Students also had the opportunity to share their views and advice to succeeding in the MUST Program and at their NASA internships. One new scholar, Leslie Sabbann, explained, “I was very grateful for this opportunity. I found it beneficial to SHPE Jr. News Top Honors The Society and AHETEMS congratulate the following SHPE Jr. members for their achievements: AHETEMS Deadlines Program Pre-College Symposia Early Registration Pre-College Symposia Regular Registration SHPE/CDM Internship/Scholarship SHPE/Freeport Internship/Scholarship SHPE/NASA MSFC Internship SHPE/NHTSA Internship Space Camp Essay 2009-2010 SHPE AHETEMS Scholarship Program General Scholarships ExxonMobil Northrop Grumman Scholarship Verizon Scholarship Professional Scholarships 2009-2010 ACE Mini-Grants April 1, 2009 April 1, 2009 April 1, 2009 April 1, 2009 April 1, 2009 April 15, 2009 Deadline September 19, 2008 October 3, 2008 February 1, 2009 February 1, 2009 February 1, 2009 February 1, 2009 February 15, 2009 Anabel Simental and Juan Carlos Gonzalez graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Sunset High School (Dallas, Texas). “SHPE Jr. has given AHETEMS Contact Information Rafaela Schwan, Director of Programs rschwan@shpe.org, (817) 272-1116 Gary Cruz, Assistant Director of Programs gary.cruz@shpe.org (817) 272-0776 Berenice Rodriquez, Higher Education Program Coordinator berenice.rodriquez@shpe.org Karina Jaime, Administrative Assistant Karina.Jaime@shpe.org For more information on these programs, visit www.ahetems.org. Donations may be sent to: SHPE-AHETEMS OFFICE The University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering Box 19019 634 Nedderman Hall, Arlington, TX 76019-0019 Monster Diversity Leadership Program May 2009 * SHPE Jr. Chapters seeking approval as an official chapter must have ALLtheir required and original paperwork into the AHETEMS Office no later than 5 p.m. CST on the Friday preceding the SHPE National Board of Directors meeting, where approval is being sought. The Fall 2008 deadlines are September 12, 2008 and November 28, 2008. me something to look forward to,” Simental said. “It has made me realize how exciting it is to be involved in anything having to do with science, math, engineering or technology. I advise other SHPE Jr. students to fully appreciate the Society by filling out as many scholarships as they can and by preparing as much as possible for their college career.” Gonzalez’s SHPE experience led him to share similar advice. “SHPE Jr. has gotten me involved with other sciences that I would not have otherwise explored,” he said. “Embrace the organization. Take advantage of the things that SHPE Jr. offers such as the conference, where one is able to see all the different types of jobs that can be attained after earning a college degree. Also learn as much as possible in the science field, because the Science Bowl is a blast.” Simental will be pursuing chemistry at Syracuse University and aspires to become either a high school chemistry teacher or a forensic scientist. Gonzalez plans to become a mechanical engineer upon graduation from the University of Texas at Austin. Both intend to continue their SHPE SHPE ❘ Fall 2008 60 http://www.ahetems.org http://www.ahetems.org

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SHPE - Fall 2008 Contents President's Letter From the Vice President Calendar of Events National Board of Directors The Great '08: Chapter Leaders Learn to Spread 'SHPE Fever' Browser National Retreat Provides a Redefinition An Engineer and a Politician Capitalizing on Engineering Talent Grupos de Afinidad A Focused Approach to Getting the Job You Really Want SHPE Conference 2008 IPC Update Programs & Services Keeping Warm with 'Yuper' Familia Spirit Promise of Spring Recruit, Engage and Retain Regional Student Representatives Regional Roundup Advertisers Index

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