The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.

The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.

Tulsa Chapter President:  Humberto Barreda

E-Mail: SHPETulsa@hotmail.com 

Website: www.shpe.org

Excerpt from SHPE Newsletter: Congratulations to Christella Chavez, recently appointed as the 2008-09 National Graduate Student Representative.  Christella is a first year doctoral student at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa.  She is currently pursuing research in electrical, computer security and military communications systems, and hopes to have her dissertation topic determined this semester. 

Chriss was also featured in the April 2009 OU Alumni Magazines: CHRISTELLA CHAVEZ – NEW STUDENT TO OU-TULSA: During a time of recession many are going back to school to complete or receive a new degree. Christella Chavez is no different. After getting laid off, she has decided to return to OU to complete her doctoral degree. Click here to read more.