Distinguished Lecture Series
Each year SHPE Foundation is proud to present its Distinguished Lecture Series at the SHPE Conference. This series host renowned educators, researchers, education advocates, scientists and engineers, who have made a significant impact in broadening access to engineering, technology, or education for the Hispanic community.
Honorary Lecture
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Prof. Rafael Bras, Provost - Bio
Georgia Institute of Technology
"Hispanics and Latinos: The Engineers and Scientists of the Future"
Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 AM
This lecture by distinguished research and educator, Prof. Rafael Bras, will present the prospects and future opportunities for Hispanics in the fields of engineering. One major focus will be the trajectory engineering is pointing towards in the 21st century and the contributions Hispanics can make to that enterprise.
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SHPE Foundation Lecture
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Prof. Monte Perez - Bio
Los Angeles Mission College
"The Growing (and Critical) Contributions of Community Colleges in the Education of Hispanic Engineers"
Thursday from 12:20 to 2:00 PM
With continued increases in the cost of higher education, community colleges will have a greater role in the education of undergraduates. It is critical that definite connections be made between community colleges and 4-year institutions in order to smoothly transition students between one institution and another. Community colleges, in particular, have an enormeous role to play in the education of Hispanic students, as enrollments for this demographic have been historically high and will continue to increase in the next few years. This talk will analyze trends in community college enrollment of Hispanics, will describe successes in the transfer process for students, and will present opportunities that can be explored to enhance connections between faculty in community colleges and 4-year institutions.
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Hispanic Engineering Educators Lecture
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Prof. Enrique Barrera - Bio
Rice University
"Global Aspects of a Researcher and Educator"
Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
During the Hispanic Engineering Educators Celebration, Prof. Enrique Barrera, distinguished researcher and educator, will examine his experiences interacting with scientists from the international community. He will also present lessons-learned and will discuss how to establish constructive exchanges for exceptional collaborations that can lead to scientific breakthroughs. |
Educator of the Year Lecture
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Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Details coming soon. |
Young Investigator Lecture
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Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Details coming soon. |
