SHPE INDIANA - Professional Chapter

The Indy Latino Connect Event is officially live today.

This event is a great opportunity to bring our community together, build connections, and elevate Latino professionals across industries.

Thank you all for your continued support and collaboration!

Register now:

2026 Indy Latino Connect Enjoy an evening of networking, community building, and collaboration, with food and beverages included.

This past Saturday, SHPE Indiana, led by Omar Aragonez and an incredible team of volunteers, helped inspire the next generation during STEM Exploration Day at The Children’s Museum.
Through hands‑on activities, curiosity‑driven learning, and meaningful conversations, the team reached around 780 children and families—sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and math in a way that was engaging, inclusive, and fun.
👏 Huge thanks to Omar and every volunteer who gave their time and energy to make this event impactful. Your commitment to representation, education, and community makes a real difference.
This is what building the future looks like—one child, one spark, one experience at a time.

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for an evening of networking, leadership, and community at Indy Latino Connect 2026 on May 5th.
This is a great opportunity to:
Connect with professionals across industries
Expand your network and build meaningful relationships
Take part in a powerful, leadership‑driven conversation focused on growth and impact
Whether you’re early in your career or an established leader, Indy Latino Connect is about coming together to learn, share, and strengthen our professional community.
📢 Stay tuned — registration opens soon!
Tag your network, spread the word, and let’s build something meaningful together.
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Hola familia! 🚀 The time has come to register for our Spring Forward: Road to National Convention 2026 event!

Secure your FREE ticket by February 28th during the Early Bird period.

As a special surprise, we’ll be offering support with room and board and/or transportation to help you attend.

📅 Two-day event: April 10–11
Don’t miss this chance to connect, grow, and get ready for convention!

Register now. We can’t wait to see you there!

Spring Forward — SHPE Region 6 Spring Forward will consist of hosting workshops focused on the career development, technical, graduate, and SHPEtinas tracks, followed by a mock career fair. Opportunity to engage and build the skills to prepare for the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

We’re excited to share that the SHPE 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴–𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
This milestone reflects years of intentional work by the SHPE Indiana Professional Chapter and student chapters—beginning with a successful Regional Leadership Development Conference in 2022 and continuing through strong partnerships with Visit Indy, industry leaders, and government agencies.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗛𝗣𝗘 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲, positioning our city as a major hub for STEM talent, leadership development, and workforce recruitment.

Recently, members of the SHPE Indiana Professional Chapter board participated in a SHPE Advocacy Day, meeting with city council members, representatives from the Mayor’s Office, and state leaders to build long-term support for SHPE and ensure a strong foundation for the Convention’s success.

We want to extend a special thank you to State Representatives Justin Moed, Daniel Lopez, Mike Andrade, and Victoria Garcia Wilburn for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with us on short notice. We are also grateful for the engagement and support of members of the Indianapolis City Council and the Mayor’s Office, including the Director of International and Latino Affairs, for their partnership and commitment to advancing SHPE’s mission in Indiana.

📣 If you’re a SHPE member and want to stay connected on events, volunteer opportunities, and planning updates, we invite you to join the SHPE Indiana Professional WhatsApp group. Check your email for the invite link or send us a message for access.

We look forward to welcoming SHPE Nation to Indianapolis.

Photo Credit: Thank you, Antonio Chapital, for capturing these moments and for supporting SHPE Indiana through your pro bono work!

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