{"id":22928,"date":"2025-10-14T21:03:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T21:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shpe.org\/?post_type=news-posts&p=22928"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:43:43","slug":"shpe-and-compass-academy-partner-to-empower-denvers-next-generation-of-stem-leaders-through-noche-de-ciencias","status":"publish","type":"news-posts","link":"https:\/\/shpe.org\/news-posts\/shpe-and-compass-academy-partner-to-empower-denvers-next-generation-of-stem-leaders-through-noche-de-ciencias\/","title":{"rendered":"SHPE and Compass Academy Partner to Empower Denver\u2019s Next Generation of STEM Leaders Through Noche de Ciencias"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On September 29, the SHPE Colorado Professional Chapter<\/a> partnered with Compass Academy to host Noche de Ciencias, a \u201cNight of Science\u201d, bringing students and community partners together for an afternoon of hands-on, engaging STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHPE Colorado volunteers led a range of interactive activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity, and they not only brought technical expertise but also served as inspiring role models, helping students see themselves in STEM professionals and showing that a future in these fields is both possible and within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership was made possible through the enthusiasm and leadership of Martin Zaborac, Instructional Coach at Compass Academy. With a background in mathematics, Martin embraced this initiative as an opportunity to expand access to STEM education and inspire students across the Denver community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special guests from the offices of U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, and U.S. Representative Diana DeGette attended to learn more about SHPE Colorado\u2019s community-driven efforts to advance Hispanics in STEM. Their presence highlighted the value of programs like Noche de Ciencias, which, in partnership with schools like Compass Academy, foster informal STEM learning opportunities that empower students to explore, experiment, and envision themselves as future innovators. By combining the expertise of SHPE volunteers with Compass Academy\u2019s commitment to delivering impactful STEM experiences, these programs strengthen Denver\u2019s STEM talent pipeline and nurture students\u2019 belief that they, too, can thrive as future leaders in science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHPE\u2019s Noche de Ciencias\u2122 (NdC) program is a national initiative that engages and motivates Hispanic and non-Hispanic youth to pursue STEM degrees and careers. Organized by SHPE Professional and University Chapters nationwide, these events connect students with local role models and mentors who show what\u2019s possible through a STEM education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we are creating pathways for the next generation of Hispanic leaders in STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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