From: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Date: April 9, 2024
Subject: SHPE Newsletter - Week 13


¡Hola familia!


Hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse!

Hispanic Engineer of the week:

Vanessa Galvez 

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Influential engineers don’t always create technologies for spacecrafts. Some, like Vanessa Galvez, have made an out-of-this-world impact in their own community. Galvez is a civil engineer who became interested in engineering when watching a documentary about levee failures after Hurricane Katrina. At age 26, she supervised the installation of 164 bioswales in Queens, NY. Bioswales help mitigate the toxins and pollutants in urban stormwater runoff, which will protect the borough from pollution and flooding. Galvez’s work can provide a blueprint for future city improvement projects, and it is hugely important to Queens, creating a safe and clean environment for generations to come.


 

General Body Meeting

Thursday's 6:30 - 7:30pm

SHED 33300 

 



 

Reminders

Join us, RIT SHPE Familia, as we weave memories together! ðŸŽ“✨ Get ready to crochet your way into a milestone moment with the Latinx Graduation Design Committee. Beginners welcome!
Mark your calendars: April 14th, 1PM-3PM, SAU-1829. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. For inquiries, DM or email Sofia (sjz1325@rit.edu) or Jamshell (jjs5410@rit.edu). Let's craft unforgettable centerpieces together!
 
 
 
 
 

Additional Information

Want to become an SHPE member? There are 2 membership levels for SHPE, Chapter and National, by receiving this email you are a chapter member.
To become a National Member you pay an annual due which is renewed every year to continue being a national member. The National MemberSHPE comes with huge benefits and opportunities.

To join follow this link to SHPE Connect, create an account, and pay the membership due.
When joining use this information: 

We are the "Rochester Institute of Technology Chapter" NOT the "RIT Chapter"

Our region is Region 4: " Say no more"


If anyone has any questions, comments or concerns you may let me know via email or in person!

Crystal Gamez
Secretary
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Rochester Institute of Technology
Email: ritshpe.secretary@gmail.com
 
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