SHPE National Convention
What is the SHPE National Convention?
The largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in STEM the country.
Who are the Big 5? (Positions)
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
National Convention Coordinator
What year was WPI founded?
1865
This treaty, signed in 1898, ended the Spanish-American War and led to the independence of Cuba and the cession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
What is the traditional Mexican dish made of tortillas filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, and beans, and often topped with sauce?
What is an Enchilada?
Which are the two most important calendar terms regarding the National Convention?
D term - Applications
B term - National Convention
Who should you go to/ contact if you have an Idea for an event or a collab with another club?
Community Outreach Chair
Was WPI ever free?
Yes
This law of motion, formulated by Sir Isaac Newton, states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?
Which famous Puerto Rican artist, known as the "King of Reggaeton," popularized songs like "Gasolina" and "Despacito"?
Who is Daddy Yankee?
Name five companies that are usually present at the SHPE National Convention.
Who is in charge of compiling all attendance data for the National SHPE Convention application and for membership statuses?
Secretary
Who is WPI’s mascot?
Gompei
This South American liberator is known as "El Libertador" and played a key role in the independence of several Latin American countries.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
In Spain, this famous annual festival involves running with bulls through the streets of Pamplona. What is it called?
What is the Running of the Bulls (Encierro)?
What are the conditions to be eligible for a Scholarship for the National Convention?
Be an active member
Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior
What are the responsibilities of the fundraising chair?
Organizing Latino Fiesta & fundraising events to help sponsor students for the national convention and other chapter expenses.
Who was Gompei named after?
Gompei was a Japanese student at WPI, who was the first Goat keeper.
This is the longest river in the world, stretching over 4,000 miles through Africa.
What is the Nile River?
This Peruvian dish, made from raw fish marinated in citrus juices, is considered a national treasure. What is it called?
What is Ceviche?
Where is this year’s National Convention?
Anaheim, California
List the exec by name and position
President: Victoria Escuer
Vice-President: Fernando E. Chinchilla
Secretary: Barbara Viteri
Treasurer: Arantza Rivas
National Convention Coordinator: Bettina Valentiner
Public Relations Chair: Santiago Giraldo
Content Creation Chair: Tony Cruz
Fundraising Chair: Alan Carias
Community Outreach: Maria Laura Young
When were Women first allowed to enter WPI?
Women were first allowed to enter WPI in February 1968
Martina Navratilova, 59 titles
This Chilean poet and diplomat, known for works such as "Canto General," was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. Who is this literary figure?
Who is Pablo Neruda?