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Its free to join the SHPE DC Familia! All you have to do is fill out this form and you'll be added to our listserv and voila, you're a SHPE DC member! Be sure to follow us on Facebook as well, to be kept up to date on all our events and initiatives, which are open to members, prospective members, friends, and partner organizations!
WHO WE ARE
SHPE DC Professionals are technical experts (engineers, scientists, educators, technologists and business executives) working across industries in the DMV area. We provide solutions to some of the most challenging and far reaching issues in the areas of science, technology, energy, defense, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, biomedical, consumer goods, food & beverage, government, consulting and more! Our diverse group of talented professionals includes entry level, individual contributors, mid-level managers, division leaders, and executives.
WHY WE NEED YOU
To help us graduate more Latinx students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and to network and support each other as we climb the corporate and government ladders throughout our careers. To help us lead our youth by example and to help others climb their ranks to reach their goals, JOIN US today!
WHY YOU NEED US
Receive ongoing career development training and professional networking with current and future colleagues. Make significant career moves by connecting with STEM professionals like yourself in positions of influence. Grow your professional network to keep your advancement opportunities open throughout your career. Positively impact the community by:
SHPE DC Professionals are technical experts (engineers, scientists, educators, technologists and business executives) working across industries in the DMV area. We provide solutions to some of the most challenging and far reaching issues in the areas of science, technology, energy, defense, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, biomedical, consumer goods, food & beverage, government, consulting and more! Our diverse group of talented professionals includes entry level, individual contributors, mid-level managers, division leaders, and executives.
WHY WE NEED YOU
To help us graduate more Latinx students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and to network and support each other as we climb the corporate and government ladders throughout our careers. To help us lead our youth by example and to help others climb their ranks to reach their goals, JOIN US today!
WHY YOU NEED US
Receive ongoing career development training and professional networking with current and future colleagues. Make significant career moves by connecting with STEM professionals like yourself in positions of influence. Grow your professional network to keep your advancement opportunities open throughout your career. Positively impact the community by:
- Inspiring and influencing future STEM professionals while they’re still in school.
- Opening pathways for advancement to fellow STEM professionals as they progress throughout their careers.
Membership Types
SHPE DC Members (Free!)
A SHPE DC member shall be a person who either possesses a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) degree, works in a STEAM field, or who believes and supports the purpose and objectives of SHPE.
Recent College Graduates (Free!)
Individuals who graduated less than six (6) months ago are eligible for free membership with SHPE National! This person will receive a one-year free Regular/Professional membership with SHPE National.
National Members ($65/year)
A Regular/Professional member shall be a person who is registered with SHPE National and selects SHPE DC as their home chapter via SHPEConnect.
Associate Members ($55/year)
An associate member shall be a person who believes and supports the purpose of SHPE and is registered with SHPE National.
Lifetime Members ($1,000)
A Lifetime Professional member shall be a person who at a minimum holds an engineer-in-training certificate or a bachelor's degree in any discipline of engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, physical science or a mathematically based science or technical field. Membership dues for lifetime members will be waived in perpetuity.
Membership Benefits
Joining SHPE DC at the local level is free and grants you access to the SHPE network in the DMV area. For even more access to additional benefits, including a much larger network, you can join SHPE National as a paid professional member. Once you are a paid professional member, you can select the "Washington DC Professional Chapter" on your SHPE membership profile, to be officially affiliated with the SHPE DC chapter.
SHPE-DC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SHPE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SHPE DC Members (Free!)
A SHPE DC member shall be a person who either possesses a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) degree, works in a STEAM field, or who believes and supports the purpose and objectives of SHPE.
Recent College Graduates (Free!)
Individuals who graduated less than six (6) months ago are eligible for free membership with SHPE National! This person will receive a one-year free Regular/Professional membership with SHPE National.
National Members ($65/year)
A Regular/Professional member shall be a person who is registered with SHPE National and selects SHPE DC as their home chapter via SHPEConnect.
Associate Members ($55/year)
An associate member shall be a person who believes and supports the purpose of SHPE and is registered with SHPE National.
Lifetime Members ($1,000)
A Lifetime Professional member shall be a person who at a minimum holds an engineer-in-training certificate or a bachelor's degree in any discipline of engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, physical science or a mathematically based science or technical field. Membership dues for lifetime members will be waived in perpetuity.
Membership Benefits
Joining SHPE DC at the local level is free and grants you access to the SHPE network in the DMV area. For even more access to additional benefits, including a much larger network, you can join SHPE National as a paid professional member. Once you are a paid professional member, you can select the "Washington DC Professional Chapter" on your SHPE membership profile, to be officially affiliated with the SHPE DC chapter.
SHPE-DC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- A strong network of STEM professionals from academia, government and industry, corporate representatives, government officials, and other individuals supporting and advocating for the mission of SHPE.
- Leadership Development and Training, including Panel Discussions with Top Leadership.
- Professional Development via a multitude of workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities at Chapter Functions.
- Monthly networking opportunities via our social, professional, and programmatic events, including panel discussions, workshops, receptions, happy hours, and more.
- Mentoring and Community Outreach opportunities to local Universities, High Schools and K-8 programs.
- Opportunities to be highlighted as a STEM Leader in the DMV as well as award opportunities.
- A monthly newsletter to keep members up-to-date on SHPE DC events and information.
- Access to career link job opportunities at SHPE-DC.org
- Professional Photo opportunities at specific events for your LinkedIn Profile.
SHPE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Full-time, internship, fellowship & co-op opportunities (Locally and Nationally)
- Exclusive access to the SHPE Career Center where you can share your resume with top employers and search for job openings across the country
- Tips on résumé writing and interview skills.
- Professional, career, & leadership training offered at various regional and national events
- SHPE Conference - the largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in the country
- Access to Fortune 500 Companies during the Career Fair and Networking Suites annually at the Annual Convention/Technical Professional Conference
- National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) - exclusively designed conference to provide newly-elected chapter executive board members with the resources for leadership and chapter development
- Graduate Leadership Institute (GLI) - specific track at SHPE Conference for graduate students and prospective graduate students
- Regional Leadership Development Conferences (RLDC) - Regional conferences held around the country for student and professional members to interact and network (SHPE DC is in Region 4)
- Management Growth Training (MGT) - five days program of comprehensive training on everything from project and financial management to dealing with difficult people to interpersonal communications
- Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) - an interactive learning environment where current and potential executives are enabled to examine and enhance their leadership and management skills
- More than $2 million in scholarship offerings
- Competition opportunities to test and refine your leadership and technical talent
- Access to the SHPE Foundation GRE/GRAD Lab to guide you through the graduate school application process
- Lifelong networking opportunities with high profile professionals, fellow students/professionals, corporate representatives and SHPE leaders
- Complimentary subscriptions to SHPE Magazine and Hispanic Business Magazine
- Become part of the SHPE Familia and find support wherever you go with over 250 chapters and 8,000 members across the nation