SHPE NATIONALS
Where the network began.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1974, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers grew from one city department into a national familia of professional and student chapters.
HISTORY
Role models, by design.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the City of Los Angeles. Their objective: a national organization of professional engineers who would serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network — one that would grow to encompass the nation and reach countries beyond the United States. Today SHPE is a strong, independent network of professional and student chapters across the country, and BU's chapter is one node in it.
THE MISSION
“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 vision: A world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
FIVE PILLARS
What SHPE is built on.
Every program the chapter runs maps back to one of five national pillars.
- 01
Academic Excellence
Tools and strategies that keep members at a 3.0+ GPA.
- 02
Professional Development
The skills to excel in the workplace and move up the corporate ladder.
- 03
Community Outreach
Ambitious initiatives that give back to the Hispanic community and promote STEM.
- 04
Chapter Development
Events that build stronger bonds between members and grow our presence on campus.
- 05
Leadership Development
Members are encouraged into leadership roles that keep the chapter sustainable for the long term.
WHY JOIN NATIONALS
National membership, ten dollars a year.
National membership is separate from the BU chapter — and for $10 per year for undergraduate members, it unlocks the national layer of SHPE.
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SHPEconnect portal
Exclusive access to job postings, online renewals, convention registration, and more.
National Convention
The largest gathering of Hispanics in STEM in the country — with member discounts on registration.
ScholarSHPE
Scholarship programs awarding over $1M annually to members continuing their education.
MentorSHPE
Mentorship pairing students with professionals across industry and academia.
Career development
Leadership training, regional events, internships through InternSHPE, and SHPE's career center.
The network
Corporate representatives, professional members, and SHPE leaders nationwide.
About · SHPE Nationals
Where the network began.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1974, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers grew from one city department into a national familia of professional and student chapters.
Role models, by design.
A network built deliberately, chapter by chapter, since 1974.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the City of Los Angeles. Their objective: a national organization of professional engineers who would serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network — one that would grow to encompass the nation and reach countries beyond the United States. Today SHPE is a strong, independent network of professional and student chapters across the country, and BU's chapter is one node in it.
Mission
“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.”
Vision
A world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
What SHPE is built on.
Every program the chapter runs maps back to one of five national pillars.
01
Academic Excellence
Tools and strategies that keep members at a 3.0+ GPA.
02
Professional Development
The skills to excel in the workplace and move up the corporate ladder.
03
Community Outreach
Ambitious initiatives that give back to the Hispanic community and promote STEM.
04
Chapter Development
Events that build stronger bonds between members and grow our presence on campus.
05
Leadership Development
Members are encouraged into leadership roles that keep the chapter sustainable for the long term.
$10 a year, national reach.
National membership is separate from the BU chapter — $10 per year for undergraduate members unlocks the national layer of SHPE.
Join SHPE NationalsSHPEconnect portal
Exclusive access to job postings, online renewals, convention registration, and more.
National Convention
The largest gathering of Hispanics in STEM in the country — with member discounts on registration.
ScholarSHPE
Scholarship programs awarding over $1M annually to members continuing their education.
MentorSHPE
Mentorship pairing students with professionals across industry and academia.
Career development
Leadership training, regional events, internships through InternSHPE, and SHPE's career center.
The network
Corporate representatives, professional members, and SHPE leaders nationwide.
Join the national familia.
The BU chapter is your home base — national membership plugs it into chapters, conventions, and careers across the country.