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SHPE DFW Cooking Class

4/29/2019

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Calling all engineers! Flavorful, tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious? Yes, please! Join us on May 5th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for an evening of good food and festive flair as we learn the techniques to preparing mouth-watering Seared Steaks with a Red Wine Reduction, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, and a traditional Bleu Cheese Chopped Salad. With easy to digest tips & tricks, we’ll discover the secret to a perfectly seared steak, and highlight the cuts of meat for any budget while you enjoy your favorite wine (you bring the wine). Perfect for a special date night or an evening out with friends! Gluten-free & BYOB. 

$65 per person, portion of class fee goes towards the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers DFW.

Register today!
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2019-2020 Board of Director Nominations

4/28/2019

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LAST CALL!
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO LEAD
Nominations Deadline: May 4, 10:30am CDT
Are you ready to step into a nationally-recognized volunteer leadership role with SHPE?
Do you want to gain invaluable technical and soft skills, grow your professional network, and expand your influence while advocating for Hispanics in STEM?
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We are looking for candidates like you who want to make an impact at the highest levels of the organization. As a volunteer leader you will:
  • Learn more about yourself, identify new talents, and increase in confidence
  • Practice management of self, others, and time
  • Develop soft skills such communications, problem-solving, and negotiation
  • Learn how to work well with a team
  • Gain practical experience in a safe environment
  • Expand your resume and elevate your profile
  • Be able to use the skills you’ve learned in class and at work
  • Have fun!
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If you want all of this and more we encourage you to become a candidate in the upcoming election for these nationally-recognized volunteer positions!

Find out more about each position here. 
Nomination Process
  1. Renew your SHPE membership with SHPE DFW or become a new SHPE DFW member by going to www.shpeconnect.org
  2. Complete web entry form below.  ​If you're nominating someone other than yourself, please provide a short explanation as to why you're nominating this person and include their contact information: email address and phone number.
Important Dates
April 15th     Nominations open
May 4th        Nominations close
May 4th        Election Meeting
May  11th     Electronic Ballots Due 

New BOD introduced on May 20th at 2nd Annual Gala at Abacus.

    Submit Your Nomination

    The Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Chapter would like to thank you for your interest in being part of the Board of Directors.   Please select position(s) of interest or position(s) that you think the nominated individual will be successful at in the form below.  Any questions please contact elections@shpe-dfw.org
    Descriptions of each role available HERE.
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit
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2019 SHPE DFW 2nd Annual Gala

4/24/2019

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SHPE DFW invites you to a night of networking on Monday May 20th 2019 at Abacus in benefit of our ScholarSHPE Fund. Enjoy a special menu & wine pairing featuring Latin American cuisine theme dishes.

Come and meet many of your esteemed colleagues, friends and supporters of SHPE DFW in an opportunity to network and make an impact in the lives of Hispanic students pursuing STEM careers.  Learn more about SHPE's mission and vision here!

Want to be a VIP or Sponsor?

Register to be an Amigo de SHPE DFW if you are interested in having a reserved, prominently placed table (seats 8).  Upgrade to Padrinos and Primos de SHPE DFW  for additional tables and features as keynote speaker, company acknowledgements during the event, name/logo recognition on program materials, website & social media platforms. 
​Use Promo Code: "2019Sponsor" to see ticket options.
Event Sponsor Packet

Ticket Sales

Alternatively go to EventBrite directly to purchase tickets: shpedfwgala2019.eventbrite.com
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Key RSVP & Event Info

No EventBrite ticket print out required, simply check-in with the hostess stand upon arrival.  Cocktail attire.  
Time Event Description
6:00pm Professional Networking Happy Hour Cocktail cashbar with passed appetizers. Come network and meet with the Board of Directors to learn more about becoming a SHPE member!
7:00pm ScholarSHPE Wine Dinner 4 course prefix dinner with wine pairings
8:30pm Awards & Closing Remarks Recognize ScholarSHPE Winners, Chapter Awards & GLEDA Program Graduates
​We look forward to seeing you!  Questions, contact bod@shpe-dfw.org.
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Address:
​4511 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
Near Knox-Henderson District

Menu

  • Passed Appetizers:
    • Peruvian ceviche over wonton chip
    • Bacon cheese stuffed empanadas with tomatillo cilantro aioli
  • 1st Course:
    • Frisée salad, black beans, tortilla strips, avocado, roasted red peppers, cotija cheese, cilantro lime
  • 2nd Course:
    • Pan seared snapper, grilled lime yuca, Mayan salsa
  • ​3rd Course:
    • ​Dry aged NY strip, green onion asadero cheese, dauphinoise potatoes, ropa vieja sauce
  • 4th Course:
    • Flan dessert

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The Campaign Trail: President

4/16/2019

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SHPE DFW will be holding Elections for our Board of Directors at the General Body Meeting on Saturday, May 4th. We're looking for leaders to direct SHPE's goals on the local level for the next year!  Want to learn a little more? ​

2018-2019 President - Andrea V. Shinn ("Drea")
SHPE Lifetime Member, active member since 2006 - SHPE BOD Bio

Random Fact:
"What do Catelyn Stark and Drea have in common? They both are Defenders (ISFJ-T's) based on Myers Briggs. [www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality]

Our current President, Drea, had this to say about what it means to be President of SHPE DFW: ​

My background has been in FinTech for the last 8 years as a hybrid solutions engineer and technical project manager.  Many who know me well, know that I'm quite the introvert and prefer being behind the scenes - seriously, I did theater crew and was a sound engineer both in H.S. & College.  And yes SHPE BOD is perfect for us quieter folks that are interested in the details.  I'm beyond grateful for the platform it has given me to become a better leader!

As President, my core objective is to create a vision for the Chapter that becomes the foundation for the Board to execute.  Then I strive to lead the BOD to help them attain their Goals and those of the Chapter for the year.  Ultimately, I am responsible and accountable for our year-end results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Constantly monitor the overall operations of the Chapter, making sure Directors or Chairpersons assigned to tasks are on track, holding them accountable on behalf of the Board and act according to the By-laws and/or approval of the BOD to ensure ethical, professional and integrity of the Chapter are maintained.   
  • Represent the Chapter at all events and community meetings when necessary.
  • Monitor all BOD results in accordance with By-laws.
  • Keep Directors abreast of all operations, meetings, etc. and be accessible to answer any questions.
  • Chair the Executive Committee (Internal Standing) and BOD Transition Committee (Ad Hoc) and facilitate all other committees as needed.  Intervening and assisting the committees whenever necessary.
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RLDC 2019 Recap

4/12/2019

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​SHPE stages regional leadership development conferences  [RLDCs] on a yearly basis for the leadership of the SHPE student chapters to improve their organizational, managerial, and technical skills. They take place in all of the seven SHPE regions. For Region 5, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama it was hosted in San Antonio, Texas March 21 – 24, 2019.

Our SHPE DFW chapter brought 8 professional members to Region 5's RLDC. 
Highlights were workshops presented by Facebook, Capital One, Boeing, Caterpillar, and a SHPEtina Fire Side Chat with Cummins. The DFW professionals also got to enjoy being tourists in downtown San Antonio visiting the Alamo and tasting the wonders of the Riverwalk. 

During the Awards Gala, SHPE DFW was acknowledged a Blue Chip recipient earned by scoring high on bi-annual reports on the chapter's activities and involvement in the community. 

Our President - Andrea V. Shinn - won the prestigious Regional Alpha Female Award. 
During the presentation for her award, our Regional Vice President shared "A true boss lady this person is. Filled with ideas for fruitful development and growth for the chapter, Andrea has structured her chapter finances, developed key partnerships in the surrounding areas, raised thousands in scholarships and developed an apprenticeship program to address our leadership pipeline problem. A fierce leader who hates the spotlight but loves seeing those around her succeed - Congratulations!" 
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Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser

4/8/2019

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Join our friendly recreational volleyball tournament at Texas Image Sand coordinated by the GLEDA fundraising team to raise funds for the DFW chapter.

Teams will be made up of 6 players but you can have more players in your team to rotate in and out. Your team captain can register your team and players need to register themselves. Team registrations are free and player registration is $15. First 30 player registrations will receive a complimentary SHPE headband!
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Winning team will win a prize of unspeakable value!

Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Texas Image Sand

Visit the event page to learn more about this exciting event or click the link below to register!
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2019 Board of Director Elections

4/8/2019

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Attention all leaders! Mark your calendars!

Join us for our general body meeting on May 4 to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, current initiatives and the upcoming events calendar. We will kick-off with networking at 10:00am with the general meeting starting 10:30am. This meeting will also feature speeches from those running for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors and ballots will be available to submit for paid members.

If you are interested in taking a leadership role please contact bod@shpe-dfw.org. After social / brunch to follow the meeting - location will be determined at the meeting.

Visit https://www.shpedfw.org/board-of-directors.html for more info! We'll be showcasing our current board of directors to highlight their experiences and responsibilities through out the next few weeks on social media. 
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College to Careers 2019

4/3/2019

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College to Careers (C2C) is an annual professional development conference hosted by SHPE DFW, SWE Dallas and NSBE DFW!  This FREE day-long event is intended to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities you'll need to transition from student life to professional life: securing employment, how to achieve your highest potential, and develop a diverse career experience.

​As Professionals we help focus topics & coach you on how to make the most of your early career years!


Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: University of Texas at Arlington
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GLEDA Professional Development Part 3 [Recap]

4/3/2019

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O​ur GLEDA program partnered with our latest sponsor, Trinity Industries, to host a professional development focused on topics such as program management, the differences between an MBA and a Masters of Science in Engineering, and salary negotiations.

SHPE DFW would like to extend a huge thank you to Trinity Industries, Ramon Santillian, Jacqueline Photography and all of our guest speakers for making this event successful.

Interested in future professional development or networking events? Visit our news page to learn more about SHPE's involvement in the community.
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2019 GLEDA Mentorship Week: April 8th - 14th

4/3/2019

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​SHPE DFW is celebrating April 8th - April14th as our GLEDA Mentorship week. Mark this week on your calendars and make sure to setup a meeting/phone call with your mentor/mentee. This is the last official ApprenticeSHPE event of this year’s GLEDA Program.
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