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 2021-2022 Executive Board!

Tahimy Landestoy
President
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​​Chemical engineering
Natalia Rodriguez
Vice President Internal
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​Industrial engineering
Quang Vo
vice president external
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Mechanical engineering
Rolando Vera
Treasurer 
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mechanical engineering
Oscar Gil
Secretary
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​Electrical power engineering technology
Jasiel Cruz
Communications Director
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​Electrical Engineering
Nikhil Yadav
Chapter Representative
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Computer engineering technology
Amaury Robles
New Member Representative
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​Mechanical Engineering

Meet the 2021-2022 Chairs!

Bridgette Salazar
academic co-chair
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civil engineering
Zack Dobert
Engineering events coordinator
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​electrical engineering
Linda Fulcher
Academic co-Chair
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​civil engineering
Erich Esqueda

Media chair
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Electrical Engineering​
Josea  Garza
athletics CHAIR
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​MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Vanessa Garcia
Mentorshpe coordinator
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chemical engineering
Marcos Ibarra
Career Fair Chair
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mechanical Engineering
Jeswin Wilson
mentorshpe coordinator
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civil engineering
Abraham Veliz
CoT liaison
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Construction management
Angeles Sotelos

​Outreach chair
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industrial engineering
Fernando Vasquez
Proffesional Chair
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civil Engineering
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Mitzy Lopez
SHPE Jr. Co-chair
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Computer engineering technology 
Stephanie Organista
Shpe Jr. Co-Chair
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COmputer science
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Javi Arienza
Social Chair
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​Chemical Engineering
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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