Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. Today, SHPE is the largest and most influential national organization for Hispanic professionals and students in engineering, math and science. SHPE is comprised of over 8,500 members, affiliated with 38 professional chapters and has over 190 student chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

The student chapter of The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at UNC-Charlotte was funded in 2002 by a group of student that wanted to increase the number of Hispanic students in engineering, math and science at UNCC.  Our goal is to help these students succeed academically and professionally. Promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and Scientists in employment and education.  Develop a retention program at the university to assist students completing their engineering degree programs.

Our student chapter was founded thanks to the support of the William States Lee College of Engineering and to our advisor Catherine M. Blat.