SHPE - Winter 2008 - (Page 2) ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007 Winter 2008 Volume 10 Number 1 The SOURCE for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS INC. 14 National Affairs SHPE’s National Affairs Committee (NAC) provides reminders to master the End of Year Report as well as information to compete in the National Points System and GPA Rewards programs. The Gathering Storm 75 Annual Report The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Inc. reports its results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. 58 Securing Competitiveness in a Global Market Summit calls for urgent action and partnering to strengthen America’s STEM pipeline. Conference 2007 Meet the Presidents Advisor Corner 17 2007-2008 State of the Union SHPE’s professional chapter leaders are committed to supporting academic and professional development of students and assisting them with the transition into the technical work force. 62 Diversity at the Fighting Irish At the University of Notre Dame, “SHPE’s shades of Hispanicity” dispel many misconceptions. Special Section 32 A New Era Begins With more than 4,300 attendees, this year’s conference marked the largest gathering of Hispanic technical talent in the country and in the Society’s 33-year existence. 36 Promoting Advanced Degrees 38 Students Celebrate Success 40 New Ideas for Young Minds 42 A Sharp Professional Edge 44 Academic Olympiad 46 Design Competition 48 The Ultimate SHPE Challenge 49 Technical Paper Competition On the Cover (Clockwise from top left) Company of the Year GM; Crowds at the career fair; Ultimate SHPE Challenge participants; Career fair ribbon cutting; Aboard the U.S.S. Iwo Jima; and Guitar Heroes at Microsoft. Careers & Employment 50 Inner Circle Employer Profile A member company showcases its commitment to recruit and retain technical Hispanics. 27 ¡Viva Verde! With growing environmental concerns, sustainability is vital to all engineering disciplines. Local Hero 52 A Beautiful World of Science Lies Beyond Barriers Northrop Grumman’s Ramón Coronel has reached an estimated 50,000 students with his powerful message to pursue math and science education despite any obstacle. 4 President’s Letter 6 Browser 12 Letter to the Editor 12 Calendar 64 Programs & Services 66 Regional Roundup
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