SHPE

08/20/2026

world stop ✋🏽

latinas in STEM are leading chapters, building community, breaking barriers, earning degrees, landing internships, mentoring the next generation, and making space where there wasn’t any before.

carry on. 💅✨

happy National Latina Day to the mujeres proving every day that STEM looks like us. 🤎 💁🏽‍♀️

08/20/2026

Ready to make an impact at ?

We're looking for volunteers to help create an exceptional experience for thousands of attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and guests at the 2026 SHPE National Convention in Indianapolis.

Volunteer opportunities include:
✨ Attendee Experience
🏆 Competition Support
⚙️ Event Operations

Eligible volunteers who complete their required commitment may earn a 50% registration discount for an applicable SHPE National Convention.

Applications are now open and will be accepted through September 11, 2026.

Join the team behind STEM for the Bold. shpe.org/2026

08/20/2026

From late nights in the lab to the national stage.

The STEM Research Competition is your chance to showcase the work you’ve been building, gain valuable feedback, expand your network, and compete alongside some of the brightest minds in STEM.

📅 Submit your abstract by September 7
🔗 shpe.org/2026

08/18/2026

What’s next in tech?

Find out at SHPE Tech Talks at .

Hear from industry experts. Explore emerging technologies. Get a closer look at the ideas and challenges shaping the future of STEM.

Don’t just watch tech evolve. Be part of the conversation.

Register today 👉 shpe.org/2026

08/18/2026

Something new is coming to MentorSHPE.

Introducing Navigating MentorSHPE: a new monthly learning and networking series designed to help mentors, mentees, alumni, and future participants learn, connect, and grow together.

Join us for our first session:

Start Strong: Building Mentoring Relationships That Last
📅 August 19, 2026
🕖 7:00–7:45 PM ET

Whether you're just beginning your mentoring journey or looking to strengthen existing connections, this session will help you build a foundation for success.

🔗 Register today > https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mzv4XAHvTTa2M0WLjX7O1w #/registration

08/16/2026

Ready to put your elevator pitch to the test?

Turn years of research into one slide, one presentation, and a shot at $1,500 in the SHPE 3-Minute Graduate Thesis Competition.

🎤 Present live at SHPE2026
🏆 Win up to $1,500
📅 Apply by September 1
🔗 App linked in bio

08/14/2026

Ever wondered how SHPE works behind the scenes?

Join SHPE Board Members for a special series exploring nonprofit leadership, governance, volunteer engagement, and the future of SHPE.

From Board responsibilities to preserving our Familia culture as we grow, this series offers an inside look at how SHPE serves and supports our community.

Watch now and learn what it takes to build a stronger SHPE for the future.
🎙️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_rWE5wAf_Y&si=bQMSu-_KvlFPqoEM

08/13/2026

This October, SHPE is bringing STEM Familia Fest to Indianapolis alongside the SHPE National Convention.

Designed to connect students, families, educators, and STEM leaders, STEM Familia Fest will feature hands-on activities, STEM exploration, and opportunities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

We're seeking organizations that share our commitment to expanding access to STEM education and careers. Join us in creating meaningful experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors for future STEM leaders.

Learn more about partnership opportunities today.
https://shpe-familia-fest.lovable.app/

08/12/2026

Thinking about entrepreneurship but not ready to quit your job?

Good. You don't have to.

Join Diana Lee Guzman, Founder and CEO of Coding in Color, for a practical session on turning your skills into income and your ideas into action.

Because entrepreneurship doesn't start when you quit your job, it starts when you find your first customer.

Register 👉

Presented by Diana Lee Guzman, Founder and CEO of Coding in Color. https://codingincolor.net/ Most people exploring entrepreneurship think the first step is quitting their job. It isn't. I built Coding in Color as a side project for six years before it became my full-time work. In this hands-on hour...

08/10/2026

What kind of impact will you leave behind?

Join us for our next Professional-at-Large Networking event featuring Gabriel Najera as he explores Leadership, Legacy, and Contribution: Understanding the Impact We Leave Behind.

Connect, reflect, and grow alongside fellow SHPE professionals.

🔗https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/RhfytCRXQyyZz7soUcUNxw