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SHPE Conference 2012

SHPE Conference 2012. Informational Session | October 15, 2012 . Fort Worth, TX November 14-18 Largest Hispanic Technical Conference in the Nation….Don’t Miss it! . Agenda. Overview Tentative Schedule Exhibitors Corporate Tours Competitions Academic Olympiad Extreme Engineering

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SHPE Conference 2012

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  1. SHPE Conference 2012 Informational Session | October 15, 2012 Fort Worth, TX November 14-18 Largest Hispanic Technical Conference in the Nation….Don’t Miss it!

  2. Agenda • Overview • Tentative Schedule • Exhibitors • Corporate Tours • Competitions • Academic Olympiad • Extreme Engineering • Transportation • Lodging • What to Bring? • IMPORTANT: Requirements!

  3. Overview • Fort Worth Convention Center • 1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX • Dates: • Wednesday, November 14th throughSunday, November 18th • Total Attending: 13 Members + E-Board Members • =19 people

  4. Tentative Schedule • Friday • Distinguished lecture series • Workshops and information sessions • National and regional meetings • Academic Olympiad finale show • Interview booth • Saturday • Career Expo • Interview booths • Star Awards Show (Ticket Required) • Wednesday • Welcome Reception • Extreme Engineering Challenge Opening & Team Interviews • Evening Networking Events (every night) • Thursday • Corporate Tours • Workshops and information sessions • Academic Olympiad written exam • Extreme Engineering final presentations • Corporate Hospitality Suites (also on Friday) • Latina Lunch To view the full schedule please go to: http://conference.shpe.org/shpe2012/images/docs/master%20agenda_091012%20-%20for%20website.pdf

  5. Exhibitors • 3M • General Mills • Goldman Sachs • John Deere • Toyota • NASA • General Electric • Google • Boeing • Proctor and Gamble • Turner Construction • Many More!!!!!! For a complete list please visit the link provided: http://conference.shpe.org/shpe2012/index.php/sponsors/conference-exhibitors.html

  6. Corporate Tours • Thursday, November 15, 2012 • Exelon Corporation Tour | 7:00AM-2:00PM • Please be sure to wear long pants and a shoe or boot with a firm toe, leather or composite sole, and defined heel. Business casual. • Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 8:00Am-2:00PM • Business Casual • Bell Helicopter | 9:00AM • Must have closed toes shoes and heels. Business attire. • For more information and sign up, visit: http://conference.shpe.org/shpe2012/index.php/programs/corporate-tours.html

  7. Academic Olympiad • Written Exam: Thursday, November 15th • Game show: (feat. Top 7 winners from Written Exam) Friday, November 16th • Team Consists of (3) contestants and (1) alternate • Technical areas to be covered: Engineering, Chemistry, General Science (trivia), Physics, Statistics, etc… • The winning teams will receive scholarship awards for each of the team’s individual participating member as follows: • First Place ‐ $1,000 | Second Place ‐ $750 | Third Place ‐ $500 • Pre-exam will be administered to those interested. • Exam will be held after this presentation! • Those selected will receive a partial reimbursement!

  8. Extreme Engineering Challenge • Non stop 24-hour competition that engages teams against each other to find out who can out-design, out-develop, and out-promote the others in a race against time, talent, and creativity. • Requirements: Open to all undergraduate SHPE members • When to register: Wednesday, Nov 14th 3pm @ On-site Registration Area • Prizes: • Winning Team- $4000 • Extreme Engineer (One Winner)- $2000 • Top Engineer (4 winners)- $ 1000

  9. Transportation • Flying FROM: LaGuardia International Airport • Departure time: 12:05pm • Landing time: 3:10pm • We will be taking a bus at approximately 6am leaving from the Union Horseshoe. The bus will take us to the airport. • CARRY ONS ARE FREE HOWEVER CHECKED BAGS COST $25 EACH WAY! • TO: Dallas / Fort Worth • Departure time: 10:05am • Landing time: 2:20pm • AS A GROUP WE WILL BE TAKING SUPER SHUTTLE FROM/ TO AIRPORT • ****** • Leaving: Wednesday, Nov 14th | Returning: Sunday, Nov 18th

  10. Travel Itinerary *Times will be determined once SHPE Nationals dictates the location of our hotels (TBA until a week prior to Conference)

  11. Lodging • All housing confirmation information will be made available at a later date once rooming list are completed. This is done by SHPE National. • **4 people to a double room. (two full size beds, same gender). • Room confirmations will be sent one week prior to the conference.** Embassy Suites Hilton

  12. What to Bring? • Resume! OF COURSE!!! • 3-4 business casual outfits • 1 suit for the career expo • Formal wear for banquet • Casual wear for day/evening • Heels/sneakers/ dress shoes • Pajamas, teddy bear? • Toiletries • State ID/ Passport!!!!!

  13. IMPORTANT • You must sign the contract in order to attend. READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN. • We will be taking you to dinner one night and every must attend. • Excused absences have been arranged. Be on the lookout for an email from the dean’s office. • At conference you will be required to attend a minimum of 3 workshops/events per day. An E-Board member will be assigned to you to make sure you are doing what you need to do. • Pay Chapter Dues ($5.00) to Irene! • Continue to show support at SHPE Events throughout the month. Get those points!!! • Be sure that you are going to the conference!! There will be a PENALTY for backing out last minute. • Be sure to pay attention to your emails for any further actions required!

  14. ANY QUESTIONS?

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