NSHMBA and MIT Pre-MBA Program

PRE-MBA PROGRAM:

DEADLINE IS MAY 26, 2006
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is looking for outstanding undergraduate students of Hispanic origin to attend an all expenses paid program all about their future and the possibilities an MBA can offer them. The program will be hosted on MIT's campus June 22-25, 2006. While the Pre-MBA program is only open to undergraduate students, we encourage those of you who are professionals and/or currently pursuing a graduate degree to share this information with undergraduates who you think may be interested. Tell the undergraduates you know that they shouldn't miss this chance to learn about the advantages of an MBA and network with top universities and companies for future career opportunities.

Applications will be accepted until May 26.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Undergraduate students who will be sophomores, juniors, seniors this Fall US citizen or current permanent resident Hispanic heritage.
Students of all majors encouraged to apply.
Combination of leadership qualities, academic achievement, commitment to personal development and giving back to the community.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Applying is easy!
All you have to do is submit the following by the May26 deadline: Application Copy of your current transcript.
Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Meet 50 other Hispanic student leaders from different colleges andcountries.
Network with over 100 Hispanic professionals who are members of NSHMBA and have their MBAsBuild advance leadership, diversity and career-building skills.
Network with representatives from some of the top universities in the nation.
Add this great event to your resume! Attend free! The program includes travel and accommodations for all accepted students.

Have a blast! These high-energy events will make this an unforgettable weekend! Don't miss this chance to network with top companies for future career opportunities. Applications will be accepted until May 26. Visit the Pre-MBA Program website, www.nshmba.org/prembaprogramto apply for your spot at this exclusive event.

GEM Graduate &Undergraduate Conference Registration and Travel Waivers

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE) AHETEMS Office andthe National GEM Consortium have partnered to provide eligible SHPE undergraduate and graduate students competitive financial support to attend one of two mini-conferences held in conjunction with the 2006 GEM Annual Conference and 30th Anniversary Gala, at the InterContinentalHotel, in Chicago, Illinois, from June 28 - June 30, 2006. The National GEM Consortium is providing several conference registration waivers for selected SHPE students. SHPE is providing travel stipends, up to $300, to selected SHPE students. The mini-conference tracks are as follows:

GRADUATE STUDENTS
Future Faculty and Professional (FFP) Symposium
Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, June 30, 2006
Development track for engineering and science PhD and Masters students

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Development track for undergraduate engineering and science students

To apply for these waivers and stipends, please complete the attached registration form and submit by 11:59 p.m. PST, Friday, May 12, 2006, by email or fax to:

SHPE AHETEMS OFFICE;
817-272-2548 (F);
gary.cruz@shpe.org.

The application is also available online on the SHPE Web site at www.shpe.org and look under "PROGRAMS"

Firmware Design Engineer at HP in Boise

Firmware Design Engineer (Entry Level) 938850

Job Description
business environmenthp has the world's second largest computer research laboratory. We invent new technologies and innovative information products. Change markets. Create business opportunities. We also help to plan and broaden company strategy, and deliver the science and technology that achieves it. And that gives hp leadership.We're focused on e-services, technologies and solutions. On internet and computing platforms, printing and imaging technologies, storage and intelligent information appliances, and we're chasing down broader alternative technologies and basic research.On manufacturing sites we turn foundation technology from hp labs into real solutions. We're getting smarter. Acting sharper. Moving faster. Getting people off the bench and into customer sites to speed up time to market. Heading for zero-time technology transferAt hp, we in r&d don't just dream about the future. We invent it.

Job Description

Software/Firmware Engineers play key roles in multi-discipline teams working on new products and solutions. You'll be part of an amazing team that designs, implements, tests, and validates firmware for our next generation of LaserJet printer products. We are developing worldclass products and need great engineers to help us get the job done! You will be involved in the design, development, and testing of firmware that controls the microprocessors within our LaserJet products. You will be engineering changes to our system firmware to add new features, improve performance, make enhancements or address problem areas. You will help to review design requirements, write specifications, generate code, and formulate test plans to assure product quality.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a programming-related technical discipline (e.g. computer science, computer engineering, etc.)

Experience and knowledge:
Practical experience with various programming languages, Operating Systems, and technologies such as C, C++, Unix, Linux, Windows. A knowledge of embedded systems and microprocessor programming is essential.

Skills:
Software/firmware development and de-bugging skills. Familiarity with various logic analyzers, emulation systems, compilers, and debug tools is helpful.

HP Boise has a job opening for a entry level position for computer science or computer engineering majors. Interested students should go to www.hp.com and click on "Jobs at HP", then have them search for the job requisition # of 938850 that is the position that is open in for a entry level in Boise. The job description and qualifications is listed below. Please forward information to your chapters in your region.

Regards,
Antonina Robles

Monster's Diversity Leadership Program

Dear Students,

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE) AHETEMS Officeis working with Monster's Diversity Leadership Program on this opportunityfor students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have an F-1student visa.Although the application deadline is MAY 19, 2006, you are stronglyencouraged to apply and register, ASAP, as spaces are limited.Opportunities exist at this program to win engineering scholarships!! Monsters™ Diversity Leadership Programs provide an opportunity for the nation's top engineering students to get a head start on initiating theircareer of choice. Each program is a unique chance for incoming collegesophomores, juniors and seniors of diverse background to spend a weekendlearning practical skills and interacting with individuals fromindustry-leading companies like Lockheed Martin, PricewaterhouseCoopers,Shell and Accenture in a fun and dynamic environment. These high-energy events are jam-packed with presentations and activitiesprovided by some of the nation's most inspiring speakers andorganizations. Participants spend a summer weekend, in one of 10 host cities (Atlanta,Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, LA, New York, Philadelphia, SanFrancisco, Tampa), with 300 other student-leaders exploring areas likeresume-building, career development, workplace diversity and networking.Attending students leave with access to an invaluable network ofprofessional contacts and mentors, new friends and fresh ideas about their place in the a real world. 98% of students would recommend this program to a friend.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You must be an incoming second-year (Sophomore status), third-year (Juniorstatus) or fourth-year (Senior status) college student. This is defined bythe year of college you will be entering for the fall term of 2006.

You must be between 18-24 years old. Although all students will be considered, we recommend that applicants maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or possess a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their chosen major). We also seekstudents who have outstanding extracurricular involvement, volunteerismand successful work experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of the U.S, or have anF-1 student visa. We cannot accept non-U.S. residents, or individuals withH-1 or J-1 Visas.Intend to enroll in, or be currently enrolled in an accredited four-yearcollege or university during the Fall term of 2006. We will also acceptany student who is pursuing an associate degree if he/she has already beenaccepted as a transfer student to an accredited-four year college oruniversity for Fall 2006.

PROGRAM WEB SITE
To find out more about this program, go to the website, www.MonsterDLP.comAPPLICATION

DEADLINE
May 19, 2006SUMMER 2006 PROGRAM

DATES
July 7, 2006 - July 9, 2006
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

July 14, 2006 - July 16, 2006
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

July 21, 2006 - July 23, 2006
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, ILU. of Texas at Arlington, Dallas, TX

July 28, 2006 - July 30, 2006
Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, GAVillanova University, Philadelphia, PA

August 4, 2006 - August 6, 2006
Towson University, Baltimore, MDU. of South Florida, Tampa, FL

August 11, 2006 - August 13, 2006
St. John's University, Queens, NYChapman University, Los Angeles, CA

Students are encouraged to apply to the location closet to theirarea.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rafaela Schwan(rschwan@shpe.org; 817.272.1116).

Minority Business Leaders (EMBL) Summer Institute

Undergraduate and Graduate Students,

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE) AHETEMS Office is working with the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation to provide full-time, qualified, undergraduate and graduate students, who are interested in entrepreneurialism, developing technology business plans, taking engineering products to market, and patent processing, the opportunity to attend a competitive two-week Emerging Minority Business Leaders (EMBL) Summer Institute from June 11-23, 2006, at West Virginia
Liberty College.

The WVHFC Foundation will provide registration, lodging, meals, $1500 stipend, and 3-graduate level credits. SHPE will provide assistance with travel to selected participants. NOTE: You do not have to be a SHPE member to apply for the travel assistance.

ELIGIBILITY
- U.S. and non-U.S. citizens
- A 3.25 cumulative GPA minimum
- Rising junior, senior, graduating senior or graduate student.
- Attend an accredited university full-time
- Member of an ethnic minority group or be a student attending a minority
serving institution full-time

DEADLINE
Applications must be RECEIVED by EMBL by Friday, April 28, 2006. However,
you are strongly encouraged to submit your application, as soon as
possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1) Download the application at
http://www.htfwo.org/embl/student/institute.asp
STEP 2) Submit the application to EMBL
STEP 3) Contact Rafaela Schwan, AHETEMS Director, at (817) 272-1116 to
notify her that you are submitting an application so your application can
also be considered for the travel assistance.