President's Message
Since 1982, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ University of Arizona (SHPE UA) chapter has strived to create a positive impact within the Southern Arizona community. This chapter’s foundation is built on transforming the lives of those who strive to succeed within the STEM field. For nearly four decades, SHPE UA has exceeded expectations to explore, acquire, and provide resources to its members, alumni, and the community with one goal. That goal is to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential while emphasizing an impact created through STEM awareness and development.
Within the University of Arizona, our SHPE UA chapter serves as a place where diversity, inclusion, and cultural experiences and perspectives are valued and appreciated. SHPE UA is a community where everyone belongs, regardless of age, gender, orientation, religion, race, and any other social or personal characteristics. We are a community like no other; a community that is your home away from home, and where you will find your “familia”. A familia full of motivated and driven individuals who seek self-improvement and desire to make an impact to the world around them. A familia who is resilient in the face of adversity by continuing to push itself and all its members forward. Our chapter is together during this pandemic, and it will be a difficult transition ahead, however, we will serve as a catalyst to continue to move forward together.
I joined this amazing organization 7 years ago during my sophomore year. I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Undoubtedly, this professional chapter has molded me into the person I am today. Because of SHPE UA, I will continue to make the most of every opportunity and I will continuously challenge myself to exceed expectations. The relationships I have made, the skills I have improved, and all the lessons I have learned through SHPE UA have and continue to have a positive impact in my life. As a matter of fact, SHPE UA is just one chapter of the hundreds of SHPE chapters across the nation. SHPE has the capability to make an impact at home and abroad. SHPE is a “familia”. SHPE UA will impact your life and provide opportunities you would never have imagined. SHPE is you, SHPE is me, and undoubtedly SHPE is life!
Yours Truly,
Fabian Medina, SHPE UA President
Within the University of Arizona, our SHPE UA chapter serves as a place where diversity, inclusion, and cultural experiences and perspectives are valued and appreciated. SHPE UA is a community where everyone belongs, regardless of age, gender, orientation, religion, race, and any other social or personal characteristics. We are a community like no other; a community that is your home away from home, and where you will find your “familia”. A familia full of motivated and driven individuals who seek self-improvement and desire to make an impact to the world around them. A familia who is resilient in the face of adversity by continuing to push itself and all its members forward. Our chapter is together during this pandemic, and it will be a difficult transition ahead, however, we will serve as a catalyst to continue to move forward together.
I joined this amazing organization 7 years ago during my sophomore year. I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Undoubtedly, this professional chapter has molded me into the person I am today. Because of SHPE UA, I will continue to make the most of every opportunity and I will continuously challenge myself to exceed expectations. The relationships I have made, the skills I have improved, and all the lessons I have learned through SHPE UA have and continue to have a positive impact in my life. As a matter of fact, SHPE UA is just one chapter of the hundreds of SHPE chapters across the nation. SHPE has the capability to make an impact at home and abroad. SHPE is a “familia”. SHPE UA will impact your life and provide opportunities you would never have imagined. SHPE is you, SHPE is me, and undoubtedly SHPE is life!
Yours Truly,
Fabian Medina, SHPE UA President