Society of Hispanic Engineers Rutgers University Shadow Program Invitation April 2 nd, 2015 to April 4 th, 2015

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1 Society of Hispanic Engineers Rutgers University Shadow Program Invitation April 2 nd, 2015 to April 4 th, 2015 The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1974 by a group of Hispanic engineers to promote the advancement of Hispanics in engineering and science. The Society has the objective to serve as role models and to promote educational programs for minority youth. Currently, SHPE is composed of student and professional chapters with membership approaching ten thousand. The Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHE) at Rutgers University was founded in 1984 by a group of young, aspiring Engineers and they adopted the motto to recruit, retain, and graduate minority students in science and engineering. In 1988, SHE became a recognized chapter of SHPE. Currently, we have a membership of seventy students representing every engineering major and many science disciplines. A crucial part of SHE s agenda is our involvement with our community, and especially with high school students for whom we host a yearly Shadow Program. The program s objective is to motivate students in their junior and senior years to pursue higher education in the science, engineering, technology, and math field. This year, the Shadow program is taking place on Thursday April 2 nd to Saturday April 4 th, Parents will drop off the students Thursday night at Rutgers University, Busch Campus in Piscataway NJ. Parents attendance is highly suggested and recommended, as they will have a financial aid information session Thursday evening. This will be very helpful information on how to finance your children s college expenses. Parents and students will be part of a brief meet and greet session before going to their respective workshops. While the parents workshop is taking place, the students will participate in team work activities and an interesting project with the help of undergraduate students. The students will spend the night at Rutgers residence halls where they will always be in the company of SHE chaperones. Friday morning they will partake in a day of workshops that will aid them in preparation and understanding of the University application process and financial aid. Also the students will attend professional workshops that will help them develop their leadership and communication skills. On Saturday, the students will participate in the School of Engineering Department Tours, where they will have the chance to tour laboratories, and projects done by college students. They will also have the opportunity to network with Rutgers University professors and alumni. It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to take part in this year s program. Please fill out the application and consent forms below fully. Submit it at your earliest convenience, but no later than March 13, 2015 at 11:59 pm, our fax number is (732) and our is rushpe@gmail.com. You can fax and your application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Edgard Jimenez at (732) , e.jimenez1636@gmail.com, or our advisor, Dr. Ilene Rosen at (848) ilrosen@rci.rutgers.edu. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation, and we look forward to your participation in the 2015 Shadow Program. Sincerely, Shadow Program Committee

2 Rutgers University Shadow Program 2015 Requirements IMPORTANT: The Shadow Program is designed for Juniors and Seniors in high school. In order to respect this guideline, we require that one the following documents be submitted along with your application to this program. This document will serve as proof that you are either a Junior or Senior in high school. Copy of current report card Letter from guidance counselor, stating your current academic grade. Letter from department head, stating your current academic grade. NOTE: Admission to this program does not depend on your academic performance. We require one of the three documents mentioned above as a form of proof when verifying that you are a Junior or Senior at your current academic institution. APPLICATION PROCESS: After submitting your application, consent forms, and submitting proof of academic grade, the Executive Board members of the Society of Hispanic Engineers will review your application. We will notify you if you have or have not been accepted to the 2015 Shadow Program via and/or phone.

3 SHADOW PROGRAM 2015 APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Date of birth: Phone: Current address: City: State: ZIP Code: Male Female (Please circle) T-Shirt Size: Ethnicity: School Name: School address: SCHOOL INFORMATION Grade Level: GPA: Guidance Counselor: Phone: City: State: ZIP Code: List all high schools you have attended: List and explain all high school activities: Name of a relative: EMERGENCY CONTACT Address: Phone: City: State: ZIP Code: Relationship:

4 List all medical conditions (Allergies, Medicine, etc.) SHADOW PROGRAM 2015 APPLICATION Name: PARENT INFORMATION Day Phone Number: Evening Phone Number: Select all majors of interest: Mechanical Engineering Civil/Environmental Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Biomedical Engineering Material Science Engineering Computer/Electrical Engineering Mathematics Business/Finance Biology Physics Other: ESSAY QUESTIONS You MUST complete 2 out of the 3 essay questions in order to be considered for the 2015 Shadow Program. Each response should be approximately 250 words. Answer each question separately. 1. Why should you be chosen to be part of the 2015 Shadow Program? 2. How will this program enhance your academic and career goals? 3. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Shadow Program? SIGNATURES I understand that if accepted to the program, I will participate and be on time for all the workshops. I confirm that by signing this, my parent/guardian is aware of the Shadow Program. Signature of applicant: Signature of parent/guardian Date: Date:

5 Rutgers University Shadow Program 2015 Preliminary Agenda April 2, :30 PM 6:30 PM Students Arrive to Busch Campus Student Center, Room 122ABC 6:45 PM 7:00 PM Welcome presentation/meet & Greet *7:00 PM 8:00 PM PARENT/GUARDIAN Workshop 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Ice Breakers (Students) 7:45 PM 11:30 PM Engineering Project Part I 11:45 PM 12:00 AM Student Pick Up by chaperones April 3, :00 AM 7:15 AM Wake Up Call 8:00 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast 8:45 AM 9:30 AM School of Engineering (Dean Muisener) 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Professional Workshop 12:30 PM 1:45 PM Lunch 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Office of Student Services Workshop 3:15 PM 4:30 PM Physics Workshop 4:45 PM 5:15 PM Executive Board Workshop 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Professional Workshop 7:15 PM 8:15 PM Dinner 8:30 PM 10:30 PM Engineering Competitions 10:45 PM 12:00 AM Talent Show 12:30 AM 1:00 AM Student Pick Up by chaperones April 4, :30 AM 8:30 AM Wake Up Call 8:45 AM 9:15 AM Breakfast 9:30 AM 12:30 PM Rutgers Department Tours 12:30 PM 1:15 PM Get ready for formal banquet 1:45 PM 4:00 PM Awards Ceremony *Recommended Financial Aid workshop for parents

6 SHE Shadow Program 2015 Parent Consent Form I,, the parent/guardian of,, my son/daughter/participant, give permission to travel by the Rutgers University bus system during the weekend of April 2 nd April 4 th. I thereby acknowledge that my son/daughter/participant will be on various campuses during the course of this weekend. I understand that all participants will be chaperoned at all times by the Society of Hispanic Engineers, its faculty advisors, and Student Center Staff. I understand that proper safety procedures will be enforced during this outing. For and in consideration of my participant, I, for myself and assigns do waive, release and discharge Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, its governors, trustees, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action,, costs and expenses for and by reason of any personal injury, property damage, loss and expense, which heretofore have been or hereafter may be sustained or suffered by me in consequence of and as a result of a certain accident, casualty or event or my presence or activities in connection with this Program. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rutgers injuries sustained either by me and/or caused by me to others during this Program. Furthermore, I acknowledge that the risks outlined above are not I certify by my signature that I understand the nature of this content. Signature: Date: Relationship: Emergency Phone Number:

7 SHE Shadow Program 2015 Photo Release Form I, (please print), give Rutgers permission to record the image and/or voice of the minor named below, and I grant Rutgers all rights to use these sound, still, or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, advertising, or other purposes that support the mission of the university. I agree that all rights to the sound, still, or moving images belong to Rutgers. Minor s name (print) Guardian s name (print) Parent/Guardian signature Date Address Phone number Notes

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