On Tuesday, February 18, the Latino Donor Collaborative, the Society of Hispanic Professionals in Engineering (SHPE), the Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank, and SHPE Research & Impact released the 2024 SHPE-LDC U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report during a LinkedIn Live event.
The session was moderated by Ana Valdez, CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), and featured leaders from SHPE and LDC who discussed topics such as increasing Latino representation, mentoring, institutional support, and the unique challenges Latinas face in STEM.
The event highlighted the critical role of Latinos in shaping the future of engineering and technology.
Latino enrollment in engineering undergraduate programs rose 38.6% from 2012 to 2022, and 56.7% of engineering degrees were awarded overall.
By 2033, it’s projected that Latinos will make up 22% of the U.S. workforce, playing an increasingly important role in filling the demand for skilled professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (SEM) fields.
Other key findings from the 2024 SHPE-LDC U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report emphasized Latino contributions to STEM fields and the challenges and opportunities for growth and impact.
Among young Hispanics, 54% use artificial intelligence (AI) for information gathering, 39% for creative applications such as image generation, and 27% for music production.
One of the critical findings in the 2024 SHPE-LDC U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report is that 65.7% of Latino students report experiencing financial struggles, while 39.1% of professionals face similar challenges.
This highlights the need for financial support to ensure continued success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Additionally, more than 20% of undergraduate and 28% of graduate students reported experiencing housing and financial insecurity in the 2023-2024 academic year, indicating a significant need for comprehensive support mechanisms to ensure stability.
Are you pursuing a STEM degree? Do you plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year?
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) has partnered with several organizations to fund scholarships.
For some programs, you must major in aeronautical/aerospace, computer science, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, architectural, or structural engineering.
Financial constraints are among Hispanic students’ biggest challenges in pursuing their degrees. To help address this issue, SHPE offers thousands of opportunities for its members to graduate. Since 2018, SHPE has awarded over 1,500 scholarships totaling more than $6 million. ScholarSHPE applications are now officially open! Make sure to apply before February 28!
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