SHPE coordinated a special informational event with the National Science Foundation on August 19 for an audience of Latinx faculty members. The NSF Panel brought 11 directorates together virtually to give a brief presentation and then offer interactive breakout rooms. After attending the main presentations, participants visited the breakout rooms of their choice to engage in a Q&A session with the respective directorate representative. It was an amazing opportunity to get to know the various facets of the NSF and prepare for possible influential careers in government.

Dictorates Representatives from:

• Major Research Instrumentation
• IIS (Information and Intelligent Systems) Core Programs
• EEC (Division of Engineering Education and Centers) Programs – Eng Ed, WD, BPE
• ERC (Engineering Research Centers) Program
• GEO (Geosciences) opportunities
• Hispanic Serving Institutions
• CREST (Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology)
• AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Fellowship
• Build and Broaden and SBP (Science of Broadening Participation)
• EpSCOR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)
• NEW TIP (Technology, Innovation and Partnerships) Directorate