The first HENAAC conference was held in 1989 as a means of identifying, honoring, and documenting the contributions of outstanding Hispanic American science, engineering, technology and math professionals. Over the past 23 years, the conference has evolved to encompass many additional activities including honoring students; providing opportunities for student leadership development; conducting a career fair where both students and professionals can look for employment and a forum where top leaders of representing corporations, government agencies, academic institutions, the military, and the business community-at-large can discuss and implement change for the betterment of our country and the Hispanic community's involvement in STEM.
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For the past 23 years HENAAC has been honoring the nation's best and brightest engineers, scientists and technology experts who happen to be Hispanic. A core mission of HENAAC is to highlight and showcase outstanding role models to inspire young people to pursue careers in technology and to motivate professionals to continue to connect with the Hispanic community.

HENAAC winners represent the best in their field and it is not just HENAAC saying so. All HENAAC winners are judged by a Selection Committee that is comprised of professionals from industry, academia and the government. The Selection Committee is also chaired by the Dean of Engineering of the current Academic Host of the HENAAC Conference and all winners are finalized by the Dean. These two features add to the competitiveness and prestige of winning a HENAAC award. Individuals must be truly stellar in their field.
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The HENAAC Hall of Fame (HHF) was established in 1998 to recognize the world class achievements among Great Minds in STEM's winners. To be inducted into the HHF is Great Minds in STEM's highest honor bestowed on any individual. The thirty (31) members of the HHF have achieved a level of excellence that opens doors to advances in science, engineering and technology, and opens minds about the contributions of Hispanics in these fields. The members are each represented in an original graphite portrait by artist Albin Zatarain and receive the gold HHF medal upon induction.
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The HENAAC Scholars Program was established in the year 2000 with the goal of contributing to the Hispanic community by awarding scholarships and grants to student leaders who affect the Hispanic community in STEM through financial assistance and recognition of their work. In its seven year history the program has awarded more than $1,500,000 in educational grants to over 850 students pursuing careers in STEM, and over $1,100,000 in travel grants to over 5,000 STEM students.
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