The newsletter introduces the regional leadership team for Region 7 including representatives from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and provides information about upcoming events and awards for the Florida International University and Daniel Saenz chapters. It also highlights Daniel Lind as the member of the month for his work establishing a SHPE chapter at Clemson University.

1. The Shark Times
Region VII Newsletter | September 2011
Meet the Regional Leadership Team!
Regional Vice-President (RVP) SHPE 101
Natalie Sabin | Power Systems Mfg. LLC
Natalie.Sabin@shpe.org Mission
Natalie represents Region 7 membership and SHPE changes lives by empowering
SHPE Inc. to existing and potential the Hispanic community to realize
stakeholders. its fullest potential and to impact the
world through STEM awareness,
Regional Student Representative (RSR) access, support and development.
Laura Neira | University of Florida Vision
Laura.Neira@shpe.org SHPE's vision is a world where
Laura represents the student membership Hispanics are highly valued and
within Region 7 and partners with the RVP to influential as the leading innovators,
maintain communication with student chapters. scientists, mathematicians and
engineers.
Regional Graduate Representative (RGR) Regional Structure
Andrea Sanchez | University of South Florida Region 7 includes all SHPE chapters
shpe.rgr7@gmail.com in the states of Florida, Georgia,
Andrea represents the graduate student South Carolina, and North Carolina
membership within Region 7. She oversees the
Graduate Ambassadors.
South Florida Sub-Regional Student
Representative
Laura Cano | University of Central Florida
Laura.Cano@shpe.org
Laura maintains communication within the sub-
Region. She is the author of the Information
Packet for Region 7.
North Florida Sub-Regional Student
Representative
Leslie Rodriguez| University of South Florida
Leslie.Rodriguez@shpe.org
Leslie maintains communication within the
sub-Region. He markets the regional and
Did you know?
national leadership positions. • …SHPE was founded in Los
Angeles, CA, in 1974 by
Georgia Sub-Regional Student engineers employed by the city.
Representative • … your first year as a
Gabriel Arab| University of Florida professional chapter member in
Gabriel.Arab@shpe.org
SHPE is free.
Gabriel maintains communication within the
sub-Region. He will be authoring the regional • … there is an ornate and antique
funding proposal. "H" formed by the inner white
areas of the SHPE logo
Carolinas Sub-Regional Student representing the word
Representative “Hispanic”.
Moises Figueroa| University of South Florida
• …the SHPE National Conference
Moises.Figueroa@shpe.org
Moises maintains communication within the 2012 will take place in Fort
sub-Region. He is the author of the regional Worth, TX, from November 14
newsletter to November 18, 2012.
• …Tibu is the name of the Region
7 mascot!
Written by: Moises Figueroa Co-authored by: Miguel Migliore

2. The Shark Times
Region VII Newsletter | September 2011
Regional Awards | September
Chapter of the Month Leader’s Corner -
Florida International University SHPE Handbook
Under new outstanding leadership, the FIU Spotlight
SHPE chapter has risen above the rest and Chapter 1: General Information
proven determination to reach its fullest
potential this year. The chapter showed This is a very informative tool that
tremendous membership growth last month. details basic information about our
They are one of the leading chapters in the beloved organization.
nation in membership numbers. This chapter of the handbook
FIU is currently planning in co-hosting a features SHPE and the SHPE’s
leadership retreat with the University of Foundation organizational structure.
Miami for the region’s leaders to meet one It also details the membership types
another before SHPE Conference. FIU, available to current and future
Region 7 commends you for all your hard members, and the process of
work! attaining this membership.
Leader of the Month In addition to the core information
about our organization, this chapter
Daniel Saenz introduces SHPE program
Daniel is currently a Senior majoring in initiatives. These include:
Industrial and Systems Engineering at the conferences, SHPE Foundation
University of Florida. He serves the SHPE-UF programs (K-12, undergraduate, and
chapter as its president. graduate, as well as the SHPE
Magazine. Make sure to spend some
Daniel led his team to victory during the 2011
time looking over this exceptional
Case Study Competition at the National
tool!
Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA)
by using admirable communication and
leadership skills. He also has done an
outstanding job in recruiting new members Upcoming Events
along with his executive board. Daniel currently
leads the largest chapter in the nation. Daniel, and Deadlines
keep up the good work. It is a pleasure to have September 15, 2011
you in Region 7! • Start of Hispanic Heritage Month
• Technical Paper and Poster
Member of the Month Submissions Due
Daniel Lind (Undergraduates)
Daniel is currently a graduate student at • Noche de Ciencias Proposals due
Clemson University. He is currently the SHPE September 16, 2011
Graduate Ambassador and his primary mission • GRE/GRAD Lab Application Due
is to establish a successful SHPE chapter at • Expiration of Resumes on
Clemson. Daniel showcases exemplary OneSHPE (uploaded before April
organizational skills and motivation. 2010)
September 23, 2011
Daniel has prepared outstanding membership • Technical Paper and Poster
flyers, informational presentations, and Admission
numerous initiatives to recruit SHPE members September 30, 2011
at Clemson. He has made an exceptional effort • National Board of Directors
to network with other leaders. Most Meeting
importantly, he has done this in a very • Teacher Program Registration
unassuming way and continuously offers to Application Due
share his work with others. Dan, thank you for • Dean’s Summit Registration
all you efforts, Region 7 is honored to have you Closes
as a member! October 1, 2011
• Regular Registration for SHPE
Questions/Comments? Email rsr7@shpe.org! Conference closes!