Every delegation BU SHPE has sent to nationals, and every track we compete in — outcomes first. A new entry lands here each year.
Members received interviews and offers, attended professional-growth workshops, and deepened bonds within the BU-SHPE familia.
Two-day career fair, technical workshops, and onsite interviews with the country's largest gathering of Hispanic STEM professionals.
The competition slate at the national convention. Mark the ones that fit your discipline.
A two-day test of technical and SHPE knowledge: a written closed-book qualifier followed by Jeopardy-style oral rounds spanning math, the engineering disciplines, and SHPE history.
Teams of 3 · two days
$3,000 to the winning chapter
A non-stop 24-hour engineering sprint: teams move an idea through the full engineering process under milestone checkpoints, ending in a presentation to a board of judges.
Teams · 24-hour continuous
Top Team + Lead Engineer awards
Formerly the SHPE Hackathon — teams identify a need, build or improve a prototype, and pitch the solution, drawing on technical and business skills.
Teams · weekend build
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A research showcase of oral and poster presentations across every engineering field. Submit an abstract; selected presenters defend their work to judges.
Individual or team · abstract required
Cash prizes per session + $100 off registration
Part of the Technology & Innovation Conference — a design challenge judged on engineering rigor, creativity, and presentation.
Teams
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A student-driven lecture series where recent interns present on their internships, study-abroad, and research experiences — celebrating pre-professional growth.
Individual · lecture presentation
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Sign up
Registration opens through the SHPE convention portal; the chapter posts deadlines on the mailing list.
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Team up
Most tracks are team-based. We help match members into teams at a pre-convention meeting.
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Time commitment
Ranges from a single judged session to a 24-hour continuous build (XEC). Plan around it.
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Prizes
Cash, recognition, and recruiter visibility — the Academic Olympiad alone awards $3,000 to the winning chapter. Exact prizes vary by track and year.
BU's own placement record is being compiled from the chapter archive — it lands here as entries are confirmed.
Join the next delegation, find a team, and represent BU at nationals.