HELLO FAMILIA!
A new operational year has begun for SHPE Boston and we are excited to continue the interaction with our members and community by providing quality events in alignment with our vision and mission.
In this newsletter you will get a recap of previous events, an overview of future events, and learn about accomplishments from SHPE Boston and our members.
Please remember to visit our Facebook page and Website for the latest information on SHPE events. For any comments, suggestions or inquiries regarding SHPE or if you want to volunteer – contact us at Juanap@SHPEBoston.com.
Thank you and we hope you had a great summer. Fall and winter – here we come!
– SHPE Boston Board
SHPE BOSTON RECAP
Last May SHPE Boston hosted a workshop on Public Speaking for STEM professionals with presenters from Toastmasters International.
In June, to finish off the SHPE fiscal year, we had our Annual Summer Mixer in Lawrence, MA.
During the summer months we supported the SHPE Jr Chapter at Greater Lawrence Technical School and our sponsors through fundraising events as part of the 2014 Summer Sports Series:
- SHPE Jr. Chapter – Noche de Ciencias Softball Fundraiser
- Raytheon Hispanic Organization for Leadership Advancement (HOLA) Annual Golf Tournament
- GE Hispanic Forum Soccer Tournament for STEM Scholarships
SHPE Jr. Chapter – Noche de Ciencias Softball Fundraiser
Raytheon Hispanic Organization for Leadership Advancement (HOLA) Annual Golf Tournament
GE Hispanic Forum Soccer Tournament for STEM Scholarships
We thank these organizations and those who attended for helping our student population with funds for STEM programs and scholarships!
Achievements/Recognitions
SHPE Boston received a Certificate of Appreciation from Boston Scientific for support of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives. Thanks Boston Scientific for your commitment of diversity in the workplace!
SHPE Boston member Erick Aponte was the subject of a PR News Wire article “From Student to Mentor”. While in high school in Lawrence, MA, Erick Aponte was in a program where Raytheon mentors introduced students to careers in math and science. Aponte is now an engineer working at Raytheon and with plans to come full circle by becoming a “Stand and Deliver” mentor himself. Congratulations Erick, you are a role model for our young community!
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EVENTS FROM OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:
Engineers Without Borders Annual Golf Tournament:
September 18th at South Course Stow Acres Country Club. For detained information click here.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Hispanic Heritage Month Event:
October 7th at MIT Lincoln Lab in Lexington.