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SHPE Boston University

¡Bienvenidos a la familia!

Building the next generation of Hispanic engineers, together. SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

The Charles River with BU's Center for Computing & Data Sciences and the Boston skyline

"Diversity is not just a metric; it is the catalyst for the innovation that will solve the next century's most pressing engineering challenges."

— BU SHPE Executive Board

OUR MISSION

Paving a pathway for Hispanic brilliance in STEM.

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

Our chapter at Boston University provides a home-away-from-home for engineers, designers, and scientists, offering a unique blend of professional mentorship and academic rigor.

SHPE National Convention 2023 in Salt Lake City

Conferences

Every year, we take members to the SHPE National Convention — the largest Hispanic technical conference in the world. It's where résumés meet dream jobs.

  • Resume reviews
  • Interview prep
  • Career fairs
BU SHPE volunteering at the Museum of Science

Volunteering

Giving back is in our DNA. We mentor local high school students and run workshops to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.

  • K-12 outreach
  • Local STEM fairs
  • Chapter mentorship
Capital One workshop

Professional Development

From LinkedIn optimizations to technical workshops with industry partners, we ensure our members are ready for the workforce.

  • Corporate mixers
  • Tech talks
  • Soft-skills seminars

With support from

Become part of the familia.

Whether you are a student, alum, or corporate partner, there is a place for you in our mission to change the face of engineering.

Boston University · SHPE Region 4

SHPE Boston University — building the next generation of Hispanic engineers, together.

¡Bienvenidos a la familia! SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

The Charles River with BU's Center for Computing & Data Sciences and the Boston skyline
Mission

Paving a pathway for Hispanic brilliance in STEM.

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

Our chapter at Boston University provides a home-away-from-home for engineers, designers, and scientists, offering a unique blend of professional mentorship and academic rigor.

"Diversity is not just a metric; it is the catalyst for the innovation that will solve the next century's most pressing engineering challenges."

— BU SHPE Executive Board

The Pillars

Three things we do, year in and year out.

Conferences, service, and professional development — the load-bearing work of the chapter.

SHPE National Convention 2023 in Salt Lake City

Conferences

Every year, we take members to the SHPE National Convention — the largest Hispanic technical conference in the world. It's where résumés meet dream jobs.

  • Resume reviews
  • Interview prep
  • Career fairs
BU SHPE volunteering at the Museum of Science

Volunteering

Giving back is in our DNA. We mentor local high school students and run workshops to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.

  • K-12 outreach
  • Local STEM fairs
  • Chapter mentorship
Capital One workshop

Professional Development

From LinkedIn optimizations to technical workshops with industry partners, we ensure our members are ready for the workforce.

  • Corporate mixers
  • Tech talks
  • Soft-skills seminars
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Become part of the familia.

Whether you are a student, alum, or corporate partner, there is a place for you in our mission to change the face of engineering.