Noche de Ciencias (Science Night)

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the SHPE Foundation works with SHPE student and professional chapters across the United States to coordinate a STEM outreach national campaign -- SHPE Noche de Ciencias.

Noche de Ciencias was first hosted in 2008 and is a series of awareness events presented to K – 12 students to promote knowledge and interest about science and engineering as well as scholarship and college opportunities. Grade appropriate hands-on activities are hosted during the 3-hour event. In addition, Spanish and English workshops for parents on college choice and financial aid are hosted. Please contact the SHPE Foundation should you like additional information on the materials (when making a request please list your SHPE chapter if applicable).

In addition to the Noche de Ciencias sponsored by the SHPE Foundation in 2012, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is sponsoring 50 Noche de Ciencias across the United States to strengthen the STEM pipeline connecting high school students, university students, and STEM professionals in industry, government, and academia. Over the next three years, NAVSEA is committed to funding 150 Noche de Ciencias and providing engineering professionals as speakers to highlight soaring engineering careers and opportunities. The outlines and information below were created with funding from the NAVSEA contract for best practices. Please feel free to use the information even if you are not a targeted NAVSEA chapter.

Noche de Ciencias Proposal

The 2013-2014 Noche de Ciencias Proposal may be downloaded here

Application is open for Fall 2013 Noche De Ciencias for Regions 2 and 7 from May 15^th 2013 through July 15th 2013. Proposals must be sent via email to NancyB@shpe.org

Regions 1,3,4,5 and 6 priority period has closed but we are still accepting proposals on a rolling basis as first come, first serve. To ensure you receive funding please email proposals as soon as possible to DanielleC@shpe.org