What's Happening in SHPE and ongoing programs.

   

• MESA Engineering Program (MEP).
  Our beloved MEP has survived the hardships of budget cuts and reorganization. This year continues as transistional time as MEP is opened up the whole of the college of Engineering as a dual program. The second component, Engineering Pathways, increases the services to all students and acts as a umbrella with the Engineering Joint Council. Already in the works is small updates to the MEP computer lab, with possibly new computers later. Please see Harim Martinez for any computer related issues.
  
  Hernan Maldonado cointinues as the ever popular MEP director and interm-director of MESA Schools Program (MSP). MSP is also undergoing changes which will benefit jr & high school students in the area.
  
  Tutoring resumes and MEP is currently hiring tutors for the academic year in a variety of subjects. Hours are flexible and based on your schedule. For more information contact Hernan.
  
  MESA continues to be based out of Engineering West and listed as follows:
  (Please remember to sign-in as keeping the rooms for use is dependant on how many people are recorded as being there.)
  
  EW 102/3 - Study Room, snacks available.
  EW 105 - Quiet/computer room. No Food or Drinks (please limit your time to 2 hours at a time)
  EW 106 - MEP office - Hernan Maldanado
  EW 107 - Conference/Staff room
  EW 108 - MESA/MSP office
  EW 113 - Computer Lab. No FOOD or DRINKS at the stations!
               Those with course work take priority over email and games.
  Free printing just provide your own paper. Computers are security protected and reset every night, any saved work should be saved to the Thaw (T:) drive. Any special requests or special use of the computers ask Hernan or Harim.
  
  

  Contact Info: Hernan Maldonado MEP Director EW Room 106 Phone: (559) 278-5408 hernan_maldonado@csufresno.edu

  MESA Program 2220 East San Ramon Avenue, M/S EE94 Fresno, California 93740-8028 Phone: (559) 278-2976 Fax: (559) 278-4517




• Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS)
  Established in March 2004 as an independent 501(c)(3), the Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation, (pronounced a-teams) has been working exclusively to develop educational enrichment and academic outreach initiatives, for Latinos/as, that extend throughout the pre-college to PhD pathway. Funding for AHETEMS initiatives is derived from various federal, state, local and private grants and private tax-deductible donations. For more info see the AHETEMS website.
  



• SHPE Jr. Chapters
  Continuing being proactive with local education, SHPE has initiated the formation of SHPE Jr. Chapters at local high schools. Students will attend events and curriculm designed specifically to encourage engineering, mathematics and science skills. Planned events include Science Bowl, FIRST Robotics, and the Summer Engineering Academy. Additionally, students will be attending Pre-College at the annual NTCC, hosted in Denver, Co. For more info contact Harim Martinez or any officer.
  



• Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
  Hosted by the SHPE Professionals, SEA brings local high school students for two weeks of intensive, but fun courses. Activities include communication building, project development, field trips, and leadership training. Students also recieve science credit with thier schools. Applications are available mid-Spring semester via SHPE and MESA Schools Program. SEA with the help of ACE and other grants is a brought via a combined initiative of SHPE, Caltrans, local school districts, & MESA
  
  Contact Info:
  Ken J. Romero
  Design Engineer
  (559) 243-3896 Fax (559) 244-2852