Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic and Latine community.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Penn State University will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting events throughout the month. CLICK HERE to view the Penn State Hispanic Heritage Month Committee events.
Upcoming Events
How to STEMM will be held on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. at 10 Henderson Building. Learn tips and tricks from current students on how to be successful in STEMM majors at a predominatly white institution. Registration is required. Reserve your spot HERE today!
Join the Eberly College of Science on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for our annual networking reception! This reception will allow you to network, build corporate connections, and seek employment opportunities (full-time, part-time, & internships) from companies including Merck, Millipore Sigma, ExxonMobil, Shell, PPG, Highmark Health, the US Federal government, and more!
The PULSe Interdisciplinary Life Science Open House will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day of activities will include a meet the faculty session, lunch with current students, and a tour of lab facilities. You will gain exposure to some of the current life science research at Purdue, while also given an opportunity to talk with faculty and students to familiarize themselves with the PULSe Program. Lunch provided. CLICK HERE for the details of the 2023 PULSe Fall Open House. RSVP HERE today!
Undergraduate Opportunities
GEM will host a grad lab for students interested in graduate school on Saturday, September 16th. The content of the grad lab sets the stage for the importance of graduate school and how to apply for fellowships. Also, after completing the curriculum of the one-day grad lab, students are eligible to apply for the GEM fellowship and automatically have access to fee waivers at all GEM university members. One additional perk is that most universities will send staff to the event to recruit the students attending the GEM lab. Register HERE today!
Graduate Opportunities
The application for the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! This opportunity is for current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options outside of academia or industry. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in DC, learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. This year's Fellowship will run from March 4 - May 24, 2024.
International students, individuals with under-represented backgrounds, and/or those with demonstrated interest in taking science, engineering, and medicine beyond the lab are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Monday, October 16th at 11:59 p.m. ET (DC Time).
Scholarship Opportunities
The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize
The Executive Committee of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) has established the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize to be awarded to an undergraduate woman for excellence in mathematics. Nominate yourself or have someone nominate you for a chance to win ASAP! The deadline is Friday, September 15th. CLICK HERE to submit a nomination today!
2023 Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program
In an effort to further support their research and higher education in the medical and science-related fields, Creative Biolabs is proud to announce the 2023 Scholarship Program, which will award $1,000 to an outstanding college student. To learn more and to download the application form, CLICK HERE. The deadline to apply is Saturday, September 30th.
Office Hours - Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Schedule office hours with Aaron, Samia and Kennedy on Starfish!
Aaron's office hours are Monday through Thursday; Samia's office hours are Monday and Friday; Kennedy's office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Make an appointment here!
