SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Leading Hispanics in STEM
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Hispanic population in the United States, comprising 20% of the total and 25% of the young demographic, signals substantial future workforce potential. With the highest workforce participation rate among major demographic groups, Hispanics have seen commendable progress in engineering enrollment and degrees awarded over the past decade, yet only constitute 8% of STEM workers. Projections suggest enrollment parity with the workforce by 2035 and engineering degrees aligning with projections by 2060. SHPE aims to accelerate this timeline, aspiring for engineering degree parity well before 2060, emphasizing their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Equipando Padres
Provides the parents of first-generation-to-college and low socioeconomic status students tools to better support their children earning engineering degrees. Provides resources to empower these parents to contribute to their students success.
Virtual STEM Labs
Provides K-12 students access to a variety of opportunities and experiences that spark excitement for science, technology, engineering and math!
SHPEtinas: Igniting Latinas in STEM
Accelerates and affirms Latina representation at all levels of STEM corporate and academic leadership. It empowers Latinas to pursue higher education and careers in STEM recognizing the unique perspective they bring into solving the world's most pressing problems while creating new, influential role models for future leaders.
MentorSHPE
Facilitates mentoring relationships that support personal growth and professional development. The program is designed to expand professional networks, allow participants to gain new knowledge and insights, and build new skills for both mentors and mentees.
ScholarSHPE
Improves representation and increases persistence of Hispanics in STEM careers through financial support. Supports SHPE members from the high school graduates through the doctoral level by lowering the financial burden of higher education and showing them that the STEM industry and their SHPE Familia are invested in their future.
InternSHPE
Provides year-round engagement to gain a sense of community and professional development. Allows corporations to connect interns from across the organization that are members of the SHPE Familia. Creates customized intern experiences to meet corporate objectives.
#SHPEreads
Places members into a community to discuss literature books, articles. Content is selected to address critical issues facing the participants. Discussion led by authors or facilitated by volunteer leaders. Participants learn from the content and also from each other.
latinXfactor
Identifies that special somethingthat X-factorand delivers webinars to support participants learning to use it to excel as a student, a professional, and leader. Expertly designed and curated webinars focus on early career readiness and professional development.
Noche de Ciencias Program
Engage and inspire Hispanic youth (and their parents) to pursue STEM degrees and careers. Events are delivered by chapters, regions, or centrally coordinated by SHPE staff, and may be hosted at the target school, another venue in the community, or virtually. Program is structured to achieve three core objectives: 1) increasing STEM awareness; 2) increasing STEM self-efficacy, and 3) increasing STEM identity.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of organization members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
As of December 2023, we have total of 330 chapters across the US.
Number of conference attendees
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of conferences held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Includes 7 RLDCs, 1 NILA, and 1 National Convention - NILA is in 2 parts
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
Related Program
ScholarSHPE
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Scholarships awarded to Graduating High School Seniors, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctorial Studies in STEM
Percentage of members who earn their STEM degrees.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
SHPEs mission is to changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
The Hispanic population is growing quickly. There are almost 60 million Hispanics currently living in the United States, making up nearly 18% of the population. It is estimated that by 2060, approximately one in four people living in the United States will be Hispanic or of Hispanic heritage. This is a demographic that cannot be ignored.
STEM careers are also rapidly expanding, and these are some of the best compensated jobs in our economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections show STEM sector growth will continue to outpace other sectors through at least 2028. Between 2018 and 2028, overall employment is expected to grow by 5.2% while STEM jobs, during the same period, are expected to continue growing by nearly 8.8%. Additionally, in 2018, a STEM Median Annual Wage was $84,802, versus a non-STEM 2018 Median Annual Wage at $37,0202.
However, despite making up 17% of the workforce, Hispanics only make up 6% of scientists and engineers. So, the Hispanic population and STEM are both growing, but Hispanics in STEM are not growing at the same rate. There is a 10% disparity. Every strategic goal and objective outlined in the following plan is designed specifically to fill that gap - to ensure that the STEM workforce reflects the true diversity of our country. This is our mission, yes, but it is also our passion. The world needs the brilliance, creativity, and perspective of the Hispanic community now. And SHPE is ready to make this happen.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Strategic Plan Objectives:
1. PROTECT Our Core
* Develop and foster the membership through culture of operational excellence and a cycle of implement, assess, and improve
* Offer a standardized catalog of best in class, scalable core programs and services with measurable impact
* Maintain reputation as a premier proponent of educational and career advancement for Hispanics in STEM
2. GROW to Prosper
* Remain responsive to the newest scientific, technological, and corporate trends and develop new offerings accordingly that advance the mission of SHPE
* Diversify revenue streams and expand funding portfolio through mission-aligned connection and cultivation.
* Become an innovative force propelling equity for Hispanics in STEM
3. Establish Prestige & Respect in STEM
*Become a key influencer on Capitol Hill with deep reach and a reputation as the leading organization for Hispanics in STEM
* Attain professional and educational recognition of SHPE as the prominent brand and authentic voice of Hispanics in the STEM ecosystem
* Position SHPE as a "go-to" advocate, expert, and organizer for the Hispanics in STEM community
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
SHPE capabilities for achieving its goals include:
- Strong history in the Hispanic and STEM communities since 1974
- Solid reputation for being a source of outstanding and diverse STEM talent
- Loyal and growing membership of over 18,000 STEM students and professionals nationwide
- Dedicated corporate support in the form of 84 major Industry Partnership Council members, as well as, 100s of sponsors for scholarships, events, and other programs offered by SHPE
- Owner of the largest Hispanic STEM event in the U.S. with over 12,000 attendees every year
- Executive team with extensive experience in managing and growing nonprofit organizations
- Board members with significant networks and experience in STEM
- Deeply-held core values of familia, service, learning, and resilience
SHPE has the right team, the right reputation, the right plan, and the right values for achieving its mission.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since 1974, SHPE has established itself as the leading U.S. organization serving Hispanics in engineering, with close to 330 chapters and over 18,000 members. SHPE has the largest annual conference serving Hispanics in STEM.
What's Next:
- SHPE also has begun advocating for Hispanics in STEM on Capitol Hill, meeting with leaders in the government to be sure that Hispanics are represented, sharing the issues with under-representation, and the opportunities that come with diversity and inclusion. SHPE also meets with representatives of major corporations to advocate for diversity and inclusion.
- SHPE's updating and expanding its program offerings to ensure the organization provides more value to its members, focusing on programs for K-12 students, academics, professionals, women, those focused on tech & innovation, and more.
- SHPE will stabilize and diversify revenue growth through corporate and individual giving, new sponsors, and grants.
There's much more to come for SHPE in 2024 and beyond.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.