 Welcome to AHETEMSThe Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation (pronounced a-teams) is an independent 501(c)(3) working exclusively to develop educational enrichment and academic outreach initiatives, for Latinos/as, that extend throughout the pre-college to PhD pathway. Please take a moment to browse through all our programs.  Important News and AnnouncementsJun 5, 2009 Con Ganas Johnny!: Jaime Escalante To Share Wisdom With CommunityMr. Jaime Escalante, renowned Latino math teacher, portrayed in the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver to address youth, parents and the DFW Metroplex community as part of the AHETEMS Distinguished Lecture Series. Mr. Escalante will share his love for math and education with ganas on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at 6:00 PM, at the University of Texas at Arlington. The public is invited to attend. Tickets only $10 presale (includes children); $20 at the door. More Information.
May 8, 2009 Congratulations Sierra Middle SchoolCongratulations to Sierra Middle School, in Las Cruces, NM, for winning the Middle School Civility Award for outstanding sportmanship at the 2009 National Science Bowl in Washington DC. Sierra Middle School advanced to the national competition as the champion from the SHPE Region 5 - El Paso Middle School Science Bowl. Team members included Dustin Hadfield, Fionna McCrossin, Jeongmin Lee, Alex Antholzner, Jesse Gioannini and coach David Wibe. More Info. Apr 28, 2009 U.S. Navy Essay CompetitionAnnouncing a new competition for Hispanic College Students! Enter the Navy Diversity Essay Competition for a chance to win your choice of these once-in-a-life-time opportunities: The 1,250 words or less essay should address the following topic: “Service to Country as an Engineer.” The entries must be postmarked by September 10, 2009. Click Here for more information.. Mar 25, 2009 SHPE Jr. NewsletterClick here to read the latest issue of the SHPE Jr. Newsletter. Mar 5, 2009 2009 Science Bowl Winners Circle
Feb 15, 2009 2008-09 ACE Awards GrantedThe 2008-09 ACE Awards are now available for viewing. Click here to view the awards. |
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Ay Mijo/a Book Series The Ay Mijo/a Book Series is a great resource for libraries, schools, churches, YMCAs, boys and girls clubs and personal libraries. The books are a GREAT way to motivate young students to be the next generation engineer. The Ay Mijo/a Book Series starts off with 24-short inspirational stories of Hispanic female and male engineers as they grew up with their families, spending special holidays at home as they grew to become one of America's most successful engineers serving as a role-model for many other children. (More Info) Books are available online for a low price of $14.95 and $17.95. Proceeds from the sale of these books go to the AHETEMS Scholarship Endowment, which supports college scholarships for deserving Hispanic students. |
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