About UsSOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (SHPE) is a National organization. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte chapter has been promoting Hispanic culture and opportunities for Hispanic students at UNCC.It is a student-led organization that has earned respect by working professionally while keeping the feel of a big "familia". SHPE is an all-inclusive organization; Our membership has a diverse mix of Hispanic and non-Hispanic students and engineers and non-engineers. Every UNCC student who has an interest in one or more facets of the Hispanic culture can have the benefits of the organization!
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Our History |
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation. |
Mission & Vision |
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 SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers. |