SHPE - Winter 2009 - (Page 2) Winter 2009 Volume 11 Number 1 Meet the Presidents El Siguiente Paso Conference 2008 24 Our Time to Shine For the more than 3,100 in attendance, the SHPE Conference proved that the Hispanic community has the technical talent intrinsic to achieving national prosperity. 11 Professional Chapter Leaders Providing the Right Resources at the Right Time The critical services SHPE provides at the local level are especially valuable during this economic downturn. 42 Graduate STEM Degrees Extend Technical Reach In a competitive global market, Hispanic students with advanced STEM degrees generate the innovative knowledge the country needs to advance its technical leadership. Special Sections The Gathering Storm ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 28 Maximizing Value for Professional Members 32 Academic Olympiad Technical Paper & Poster Competitions THE SOURCE FOR QUALITY HISPANIC ENGINEERS AND TECHNICAL TALENT 34 AHETEMS Design Competition Extreme Engineering Challenge 36 For Students, Success Starts Here 21 Closing the Expectation Gap Summit Addresses ‘Diploma to Nowhere’ The second annual California Competitive Crisis Summit addressed what some experts have called the civil rights issue of the next century: educational inequality. SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS INC. 38 Jóvenes con Ganas de Avanzar Seminar Encourages Grad Degree Completion On the Cover: Highlights from the 2008 SHPE Conference. 63 Annual Report The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Inc. reports its results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. 46 Inner Circle Local Hero Employer Profile A member company showcases its commitment to recruiting and retaining technical Hispanics. 40 A Career Building Diversity in Engineering Education At UC Merced, Dean of Engineering Jeff Wright fosters the hands-on approach to increase retention and graduation rates within a diverse student body. 4 6 9 44 48 68 President’s Letter Browser Calendar Programs & Services Regional Roundup Advertisers Index
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