History

The SHPE University of Houston student chapter arose when a local company recruiter influenced a group of motivated Latino students. Both the students and recruiter wanted for UH to be represented at the National Technical & Career Conference (NTTC). Upon reaching enough support from fellow students and faculty. Iveth Martinez, the founder, and the rest of the cabinet worked earnestly to build a solid foundation for future success of the chapter. We became recognized as a student chapter by the National Organization on May 11, 2002.

Chapter Mission & Vision

The purpose and objectives of this student chapter are to:

1. Promote the study of the sciences and engineering among Hispanic college students
2. Link students with professionals in their major areas of study
3. Make students aware of employment and scholarship opportunities in their respective fields
4. Provide a mutual academic support system to promote academic achievement by students
5. Motivate student to pursue engineering, science and other technical professions
6. Promote relationships with SHPE programs at other colleges and universities, as well as Professional SHPE chapters

SHPE UH Awards & Recognition
2005 Regional Outstanding Student Chapter	2006 1st Place Midwest Expo Academic Olympiad
2007 National Academic Olympiad Finalist	2007 1st Place Region V Academic Olympiad
2007 3rd Place National Academic Olympiad	2008 National Five Star Award
2009 2nd Place National Academic Olympiad	2009 2nd Place Technical Poster Award
2010 Extreme Engineering Competition: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd	2010 Outreach & Community Sevice Chapter of Year Award

 

Conference & Sub-Regional Outing Host
2005 Regional Leadership Conference	2007 Sub Regional Outing (Co-host)
2009 Sub Regional Outing (Co-host)	2011 Regional Leadership Development Conference (Co-host)

 

SHPE UH Bylaws		End of Year Reports
		2003	2004	2005
		2006	2007	2008‡
		2009	2010
		†Blue Chip Award || ‡5 Star Award