The Stanford Society of Chicano/Latino Engineers and Scientists (SSCLES) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Silicon Valley Professional Chapter (SHPE-SV) are proud to host the 2011 SHPE Region 1 Leadership Development Conference (RLDC) from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

This year's conference theme, The Entrepreneurial Engineer, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that pervades Silicon Valley. Understanding the leap from idea to business is key in developing future leaders. From planning and implementing society programming to leading fundraising ventures, SHPE chapters often engage in practices similar to those of many startup companies. The theme forces SHPE leaders to think out the box by inspiring creative thinking and a pioneering spirit. Through workshops that focus on the challenges faced by local startups, RLDC attendees can learn that with courage, determination, and tons of ingenuity, they can master the way of the Entrepreneurial Engineer.

Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Deputy Director
Johnson Space Center
Official Astronaut Bio

The first Hispanic American woman in space, Dr. Ochoa graduated from Stanford University in 1985 with an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. A veteran of 4 space flights with over 978 hours logged in space, Dr. Ochoa served as mission specialist, flight engineer, and Payload Commander in 1993, 1994, 1999, and 2002.

Registration is OPEN via OneSHPE! You must be a registered SHPE members to access OneSHPE and attend this conference. Here's how to register:

1. Log into OneSHPE at http://oneshpe.shpe.org/
2. Click on "Conference Registration" on the left panel
3. Click on "Region 1 - RLDC 2011" in the center
4. Follow the steps to complete your registration!

Below are the conference agendas for each of the tracks offered as part of this year's RLDC. The links below will be updated as final details solidify.

Conference Overview Brochure
Undegraduate Agenda
Graduate Agenda
Professional Agenda

We are pleased to offer undegraduate, graduate, and professional tracks at early and late registration rates. All plans include 2 nights of lodging, all Saturday meals, and full access to all conference events.

Deadlines
Early Registration ends on March 6, 2011
Late Registration ends on March 14, 2011
Spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis

The highlight of this year's RLDC undegraduate track will be a new competition that will creative challenge attendees to work in teams to proporse a brand new product and marketing of their own business.

All undergraduate chapters attending this year's RLDC are required to participate!

Competition Logistics
Business Plan Format
Team Registration

Sample Business Plans:
(coming soon!)

Helpful Books & Resources:
(coming soon!)

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Contact the Conference Leaders:
Fidel Hernandez, RLDC Chair & SSCLES President
fidelh@stanford.edu

Edgar Roman, SHPE Region 1 Vice President
edgar.roman@shpe.org

Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, SHPE Region 1 Student Rep.
elizabeth.ruvalcaba@shpe.org

Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-2800

Below are links to the groups and organizations planning this year's conference:

Stanford Society of Chicano/Latino Engineers & Scientists
SHPE Silicon Valley Professional Chapter
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE Region 1

Closest Airports:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Transportation:
CalTrain
BART
Super Shuttle
Marguerite Shuttle