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 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.

Mission

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

Values

Vision
Familia, Service, Learning & Resilience.
SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

Our Pillars

Here at SHPE-UH , we strive to advance our mission of empowering the Hispanic community by focusing on our 5 Core Pillars: Chapter Development, Professional Development, Academic Development, Leadership Development, & Community Outreach. 

Meet the 2020-2021 Executive Board!

Andrea Lastra
President
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​​mechanical engineering
Jocelyn Guerrero ​
Vice President Internal
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​Mechanical engineering
Fernando Prado
vice president external
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computer engineering technology
Immar Daniel Velasquez
Treasurer 
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construction management
Mario Hernandez 
Secretary
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​Electrical Engineering
​Nina Contreras
Communications Director
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​Mechanical Engineering
​Raymundo Guajardo
Chapter Representative
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electrical power engineering technology
Tahimy Landestoy Acosta
New Member Representative
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​Chemical Engineering

Meet the 2020-2021 Chairs!

Oscar Gil
Academic Chair

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Electrical Power Technology
Adrian Escobedo 
Engineering Events Coordinator

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Daniel Cabriales
Athletics Chair

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​Computer Engineering Technology
Danny Guevara



Graduate Liaison
Juan Ramirez
CAreer FAir Chair
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​Mechanical ENgineering
Juan Pablo Zambrano
Media chair

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Chemical Engineering
​Nikhil Yadav
College of technology Liaison
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COmputer Engineering Technology
Arturo Velazquez
MentorSHPE Coordinator
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​Biomedical Engineering
Natalia Rodriguez
Outreach CHair
Carolina Elizondo
Proffesional Chair
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Chemical Engineering
Jerry Tristan
SHPE Jr. Co-chair
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​Mechanical Engineering
Bruno Esquivel
Shpe Jr. Co-Chair
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Mechanical Engineering
Nataly Uribe
Social Chair
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​Industrial Engineering

Chapter Advisor

Dr. Micky Fleischer
Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering 
Academic Advisor 
mfleischer@uh.edu
(713) 743-4388

Chapter Bylaws

You can find our Chapter Bylaws here