 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 AnnouncementsSep 10, 2009 U.S. Navy & U.S. Army Essay Due Today!!REMINDER - U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Essay Competition Deadlines Today!!U.S. Navy Essay Competition - CLICK HERE
U.S. Army Essay Compettiion - CLICK HERE
Sep 3, 2009 Volunteers NeededAHETEMS Programs at SHPE 2009Be part of our volunteer circle for our education programs to be held in partnership with the SHPE Conference, in Washington DC, during October 27 - 31, 2009! Raffles for awesome prizes within! For more information on each of the programs, please refer to the tab labeled "2009 SHPE Conference".
Volunteer for AHETEMS Programs during SHPE 2009
Questions? Contact us at 817-272-1116 or ahetems@shpe.org. Sep 1, 2009 2009-2010 AHETEMS ScholarsUPDATE: All students who submitted a complete and eligible scholarship application before the deadline have been notified via email of the AHETEMS scholarship decision. All selected scholars will also recieve a hard-copy in the mail.
If your contact information has changed, please email: ahetems@shpe.org
Questions, please call 817-272-1116
09-10 AHETEMS Scholars- Click 'More' Aug 21, 2009 Countdown to Launch: STS128
Aug 19, 2009 2009-2010 AHETEMS ScholarshipsUPDATE: All students with an eligible and complete application will be sent a notification with decision via email. Selected scholars will also receive a hard copy via mail. If any of your contact information has changed, please email: ahetems@shpe.org. In order to best serve our students, please do not contact the office until Sept 1 if you have not received notice of your application status. Aug 16, 2009 Follow Historic Space Shuttle MissionWatch the status of Space Shuttle Mission STS-128, which will carry Jose M. Hernandez and Dr. Daniel Olivas. This is being touted as an historic mission becuase two Hispanic astronauts are going on a space mission. For more Information visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html
Jun 5, 2009 Con Ganas!: Jaime Escalante To Share Wisdom With Dallas/Fort Worth 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 $5 presale (includes children); $10 at the door. UPDATE 7/25 - NO MORE PRESALE TICKETS. 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. 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
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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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