Features RSS Features RSS Feed <![CDATA[Retention Program]]> The goal of the NSBE Retention Program is to improve the graduation rates of Blacks in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This will be the umbrella for three different programmatic pieces designed for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Chapters will be awarded based on the performance on the evaluation documentation. Applications for individual National Awards will be available beginning January 1st, 2012.

Learn more about the Retention Program. 

]]> <![CDATA[Letter From Your Chairs]]> Check out this month's special feature - Letters from your Chairs!

Each Chair including your National Chairperson, Calvin Phelps, National AE Chairperson, Thzaira Charles and all your Regional Chairs have written a letter directed to you, the membership!

Calvin Phelps stated in his letter, "...each of us must become the leaders Dr. King spoke of, men and women who will uplift and inspire a nation."

]]> <![CDATA[Apply for Scholarships NOW]]> The society offers a variety of NSBE and Corporate-sponsored scholarship and award opportunities to our pre-college, collegiate undergraduate and graduate student, and technical professional members. Our scholarship packages range in value from $500 to $6,500. Don't miss out on this NSBE access only opportunity! For more details on the available scholarships and awards, please visit the Scholarship Repository for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[GTA Applications]]> The Golden Torch Awards (GTA) recognizes excellence among technical professionals, corporate, government and academic leaders, and university and pre-college students. These awards illustrate the possibilities that can be cultivated through support and responsibility. The proceeds of GTA are used to create college scholarships for gifted high school students. Nominations for the 16th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Awards are now open.  Click here to apply.  For FAQs about the applications process click here.

Click more for a list of the 15th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Award Honorees. 

]]> <![CDATA[Convention 2012]]> 38th Annual Convention is in Pittsburgh, PA.
March 28th - April 1st, 2012

This premiere event encompasses members from around the world. During the convention there will be various programs and workshops that will be in place to benefit grade school, collegiate, graduate, technical professional, and international entities of the Society. The convention will showcase the NSBE culture, achievements of the membership, local and nationwide talent, and black-owned businesses in the Pittsburgh area. The goal of this convention is to provide members with the pipeline to continue to strive for success in one’s academics, profession, and community. For more information, please visit http://convention.nsbe.org.  Register TODAY!

]]> <![CDATA[Congratulations Sarah Brown! ]]> NSBE T.O.R.C.H. Chair 2010-11
Winner of the 2011 NSF
Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.

For a full list of winners and more about the award, please visit www.nsfgrfp.org.
 

]]> <![CDATA[AE Summit 2011]]> The 2010-2011 AEB invites you to join us in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for the annual AE Summit.

Highlights

  • Annual AE Chair's Golf Classic & Fundraiser
  • NSBE Community Impact Day
  • Annual Corporate Invitational
  • Bahamas Day Cruise (TBD)
  • Night at the Casino

Registration is now open in IMPAK.  Register now
Early Registration (ends 5/15) - $65; Regular Registration - $75
Room Rate - $79/night; ask for the NSBE discounted rate

For more information, please visit http://www.nsbe-ae.org.
 

]]> <![CDATA[Help Tornado Victims]]> Several people including our very own NSBE members have been affected by the devastating tornadoes that hit the South on April 27, 2011. More than 13,000 homes across the six states hit have been damaged. Schools in Alabama, such as Tuscaloosa have been indefinately shut down. This is the time we must all come together and help our family. Please visit www.redcross.org to make a donation today to help.

]]> <![CDATA[Nothing But the Best]]> In August 2010, 28 St. Lucian students deplaned at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to start classes at the Illinois Institute of Technology thanks to funding support from IIT and Goldman, Sachs. Today, with one semester behind them, the St. Lucian students are thriving at IIT. All attained the 3.0 or higher grade point average needed to keep their scholarships. Five attained perfect 4.0s.

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Advisor Named Dean of Engineering at Georgia Tech]]> Following a national search, Gary S. May, alumnus, professor and current chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed as the next dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, effective July 1.

“Gary exemplifies the type of leadership qualities we hope to instill in each of our students,” Provost Rafael L. Bras said. “As a faculty member, administrator and representative of Georgia Tech, his impact on his profession and on this institution has been profound.”
 

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Office Discount]]> NSBE Students! Microsoft is now offering their exclusive Office Professional Academic 2010 version for a low price just for you. Don't miss out on this low cost!

This pack includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more. 

Add Office to your cart before the sale expires.

]]> <![CDATA[Chapter Leaders! Get Empowered at RLC]]> "I never knew what to expect from RLC, but after attending, I truly regret that I didn't bring my entire executve board with me."
- Theodore Glave, Chapter President, NSBE at Clarkson

Your Regional Executive Boards were officially certified as NSBE leaders during this year's National Leadership Conference (NLC) in June. Now, it's your turn. Be sure to attend your Regional Leadership Conference to benefit from what your regional and national leaders learned at the NLC.

]]> <![CDATA[In Loving Memory of Nkiru Amene]]> NSBE Family,

It is with great sadness to inform you that we have lost one of our NSBE Alumni Extension members and leaders, Nkiru Amene. Nikru passed away on June 20th in a car accident while visiting her family in Nigeria. There is a benevolence fund that has been established by her employees and friends. Read more as well as a letter from our National AE Chairperson.

]]> <![CDATA[Obama Announces Robotics Initiative]]> As part of a $500 million package aimed at funding homegrown innovation and high-tech jobs, the National Robotics Initiative is $70 million intended for “the development and use of robots in the United States that work beside, or cooperatively with, people.”
 

]]> <![CDATA[The LIST You Need to See]]> NSBE Members, Courtney Murray and Cameron Butler has created a blog dedicated to members like you! A go to source for silly and serious answers! The kind of questions and answers NO ONE tells you about!

]]> <![CDATA[Chapter Presidents Village Call]]> July 21, 2011 8:30 EDT

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear directly from your National Chairperson, Calvin Phelps! 

Direct update about your esteemed organization. Ask questions and more!
 

]]> <![CDATA[Chapter Leaders! Apply now for funding for AWFE! ]]> AWFE is a grassroots program in which NSBE members go door to door in underserved black communities and hand out information on college, scholarships, SAT/ACT preparation tools, NSBE and the benefits of majoring in STEM fields. AWFE is the primary outreach and advertising mechanism of the TORCH Program. Application for funding opens on IMPak July 20th.
 

]]> <![CDATA[Renew Your Membership Today]]> Continue to enjoy the benefits of membership for another year and renew your membership this month.

]]> <![CDATA[Urgent Update for Region II RLC Leaders]]> Greetings Region II Members,

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather caused by Hurricane Irene and the State of Emergency issued by the state of Virginia and North Carolina, the Region is not able to host the Region II Leadership Conference at this time.

NOTE:
Individuals holding a room reservation at the Holiday Inn Koger must contact the hotel directly to cancel their reservations.

It is strongly advised that all Chapter Executive Board members be responsive to regional representatives that will be in contact in the next several days. The Regional Executive Board will consider a further course of action.

 

]]> <![CDATA[Book Renter]]> NSBE members now receive 5% off with textbook rentals from BookRenter.com.  Members can buy used or new books from the site as well, its not just for renting. 
 

]]> <![CDATA[Improvement Scholarship]]> In short, NSBE's Academic Improvement Scholarships are merit based awards that are reserved for our members who have below a 3.2 GPA. Yes, you read correctly! This award recognizes NSBE members who are working to improve their GPA, or have improved their academic performance through active involvement in NSBE. This scholarship is unlike many that you will find because it only considers those with a GPA that traditionally would not qualify them for a merit based award. After all, merit is defined as a value that deserves respect and acknowledgement, and we want to be able to recognize these values with regard to academic success in all of our members, regardless of GPA. Ten (10) $500 Academic Improvement Scholarships (5 in the fall/ 5 in the spring) will be awarded.

Applying for this award is as easy as 1-2-3!
 

]]> <![CDATA[National Vice Chair Visits OSU]]> June 6, 2011 was a day filled with insight. The National Vice Chair, Kari Jordan, graced The Ohio State University Chapter Executive Board with her presence. She informed us of the national directives which are academic success and pipeline development. The Vice Chair reminded us that NSBE builds leaders, that is our X factor and that we have to continually prepare the next generation to take over the largest student run organization.

]]> <![CDATA[Vote for Funding for SEEK, Online!]]> NSBE members: Here’s a chance to support our Summer Engineering Experience for Kids program (SEEK), without leaving your chair!

The Ashoka Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York have teamed up to cosponsor a grant competition titled Partnering for Excellence: Innovations in Science + Technology + Engineering + Math (STEM) Education. Voting begins on Oct. 5 and closes on Oct. 26, 2011.
 

]]> <![CDATA[Scholarship Deadline October 15th]]> ExxonMobil is providing $20,000 in scholarships to deserving NSBE members. 10 awards of $2,000 each are available.

]]> <![CDATA[L'Oreal Fellowships]]> NSBE POSTDOCS! Applications for the L’Oréal USA 2012 Fellowships For Women In Science Program will be accepted beginning Oct. 18! This program awards grants of up to $60,000 to five postdoctoral women scientists. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including engineering, the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science) and mathematics.

]]> <![CDATA[Space Flight, after the Shuttle]]> On July 21, 2011, the Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down to a safe landing and rolled to a stop at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ending a 30-year spacecraft program. The shuttle has become the symbol of the U.S. in space, perhaps even more popular than the Apollo lunar landers of the late 1960s and early ’70s. NASA’s five shuttles were the first reusable spacecraft. They set numerous records and flew the majority of the nation’s astronauts into space. They launched and recovered satellites, conducted scientific research in nearly every technical discipline and assembled the International Space Station, the world’s largest and most complex orbiting space structure.Space Flight, after the ShuttleSpace Flight, after the Shuttle.

]]> <![CDATA[West Point Bridge Design]]> The United States Military Academy is pleased to offer the eleventh annual West Point Bridge Design Contest.  The purpose of the contest is to provide middle school and high school students with a realistic, engaging introduction to engineering. We provide this contest as a service to education--and as a tribute to the Academy's two hundred years of service to the United States of America.

Prizes: Each member of the first-place team earns a $10,000 scholarship. Each finalist wins a notebook computer. More about prizes...

For more information, please visit http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/purpose.htm
 

]]> <![CDATA['PEAK' at Your 2011 FRC Career Fair]]> PEAK at your Fall Regional Conference! Check out the list of confirmed companies will recruit at the 2011 Fall Regional Conference Career Fairs. Be sure to research each one to ensure that you are prepared!

]]> <![CDATA[Career Fair Prep Guide]]> It's Fall Regional Conference season! That means recruiters will be looking for you! Are you prepared for your 2011 FRC Career Fair? Is this your first or even third career fair? NSBE's Finance zone is here to help you! Check out the latest FRC Career Fair Prep Guide, filled with tips and tricks to help you succeed! There's even resume samples and templates!

Download the Prep Guide here.

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Aerospace Systems Conference: The Sky is Not the Limit; It’s Where We Begin]]> The NSBE Aerospace Systems Conference is a first of its kind industry focused NSBE technical conference. The 2010 inaugural event was a defining moment for NSBE bringing together hundreds of African American aerospace professionals.

February 1-4, 2012
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
6101 West Century Boulevard · Los Angeles, CA 90045
 

]]> <![CDATA[Academic Excellence Month]]> November is National Academic Excellence Month! How will you and your chapter be involved? Collegiate, NSBE Jr, and Alumni members alike can participate as we strive to excel academically. Find out how!

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Jr. Member Wins TeenNick HALO Award]]> Adele A. Taylor, a NSBE Jr. member from Williamstown, N.J., was one of five teenagers from across the U.S. recently honored by Nickelodeon with the TV network’s 2011 TeenNick HALO Award. HALO stands for “Helping and Leading Others,” and the awards were created by entertainer Nick Cannon to recognize and celebrate teens, like Adele, who are doing just that.

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Consulting Design Olympiad]]> The Consulting Design Olympiad is in its fourth year as a NSBE competition and this year is expected to be even more spectacular than the first. Participation in Consulting Design Olympiad increases each year through team innovation. Last year, University of Toronto and University of Cape Coast took first place (Gold) with the ―Windbelt-Cantenna Project: Exploring the feasibility of wind-powered Wi-Fi as an environmentally sensitive response to telecommunication demands in rural areas.
 

]]> <![CDATA[2011‐2012 Siemens Competition Semifinalists and Regional Finalists Announced]]> Jacqueline Jamir Thompson, a NSBE Jr. member, was named a semi-finalist in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. The competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. An all‐time record of 2,436 students registered to enter the 2011‐2012 Siemens Competition for an unprecedented 1,541 projects submitted. Three hundred seventeen semi-finalists were recognized, with Jamir being the only student from her hometown of San Antonio.
 

]]> <![CDATA[Bridging NSBE Gaps One Youth At A Time]]> How are you and your chapter currently helping to strengthen the pipeline? Are you stumped and can’t seem to find any creative ways to adhere to the National Directive of Pipeline Development. Well look no more, we have taken matters into our own hands to get your started. 

]]> <![CDATA[First Annual "New Faces of Engineering College Edition"]]> The National Society of Black Engineers, in partnership with the National Engineers Week Foundation, recognizes Adegoke Olubusi of Morgan State University as its “New Face of College Engineering 2011.

Adegoke, a junior at Morgan State, describes engineering as "the ability to implement the arts & creativity in technology," which he utilized during his internship at Goldman Sachs.

]]> <![CDATA[GTA Award Honorees]]> The results are in! Click 'More' to see the list of GTA Award honorees.



]]> <![CDATA[Get Your NSBE Gear!]]> Show your NSBE pride with some official NSBE gear! Order today and ring in the new year in style.

The NSBE store is giving a 10% discount off merchandise for Recruitment Day! Use code "mem2012" to receive the discount. Orders must be placed by **January 17th** to be received in time to participate.

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Mourns the Loss of Past National Chair Mario V. Church II]]> Past NSBE National Chair, Mario V. Church II, died on Dec. 30, 2011. Church is survived by his wife, Tanisha, and their two sons: Mario Church III, aged 4, and Quentin, aged 5 months.

Please click 'More' for further information on Church's brief, but influential, life.

]]> <![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Richard Brinkley]]> Click 'More' for an interview with Richard Brinkley, a sophomore Mathematics major at The Fort Valley State University.

]]> <![CDATA[Spring 2012 Regional Scholarships]]> Need money? It's not too late to apply for Regional Scholarships! Check out the upcoming deadlines today!

]]> <![CDATA[Staying on Track for a 4.0]]> If you ask around about how to obtain and maintain a high grade point average, some of the most common tips that you will hear are that you need to manage your time effectively, begin assignments early, and go to class. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, even if you have all of the tools necessary to implement these strategies, you must first adopt the proper mindset. With the appropriate attitude, the self-discipline needed to stay on your path towards higher grades will come.

]]> <![CDATA[Dominion to Honor Six in 22nd Annual "Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership" Series]]> Dominion, one of the nation's largest energy producers, honors Dr. Carl B. Mack and five other renowned African Americans selected for their accomplishments and leadership through its 22nd annual Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership educational series.

Strong Men & Women highlights the accomplishments of selected African-American role models and tells their stories in an educational series distributed during Black History Month to more than 3,000 schools across Dominion's natural gas and electric franchise service areas in Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
 

]]> <![CDATA[Business Diversity Webinar: Project Management 101]]> Mark your calendars: the next Business Diversity Webinar is February 8th, 2012 @ 7:30 EST. The topic is "Project Management 101." Sign up with Eventbrite!

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Celebrates Black History Month]]> Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is that black history had barely begun to be studied--or even documented--when the tradition originated.

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE Member Mike Muse Honored]]> NSBE Member Mike Muse has been selected as an honoree at The 32nd Annual Benefit Gala for the 100 Black Men, Inc. of New York. Click 'More' for further information on the honor, as well as Mike himself.

]]> <![CDATA[Face-to-Face Networking in the Facebook Generation]]> Looking for workshops to attend at the 38th Annual Convention? Check out the Face-to-Face Networking in the Facebook Generation workshop! Through interactive activities, attendees will learn how to perfect their Elevator Speech, work on techniques for enhancing their small talk skills, and identify where to meet professionals that can help their careers and how to maintain meaningful relationships.

To check out more workshops click here!

]]> <![CDATA[Volunteer @ the 38th Annual Convention!]]> Attention Dedicated NSBE members: PCI, Collegiate, Graduates, Alumni, Technical Professionals, and other membership category! The 2012 Annual Convention Volunteer Application is now available. We are looking for personable, energetic individuals seeking to positively impact the community! Volunteering at the NSBE Annual Convention is an excellent way to see behind the scenes and gain some great NSBE leadership and service experience.

Sign up to volunteer here!

]]> <![CDATA[Making History Today]]> "During this month of February we are encouraged to look back and honor the contributions made by African Americans to the fabric of our nation and our world, to acknowledge the giants who laid the foundation for the opportunities we now enjoy. I believe this to be a worthy activity: knowing our history is essential to charting our path forward as a people."

To read more messages from your chair, click here.

]]> <![CDATA[Take the Next Step in Leadership - Apply for the 2012-2013 NEB]]> The NEB, subject to the orders of the membership, is responsible for setting direction and policy for the organization, developing programs that impact the engineering community, and making business decisions that affect the operations of the society. Serving the membership on the NEB will both challenge you and broaden your horizons.

For more infromation and resources about applying click here.

]]> <![CDATA[Like My Status]]> NSBE Jr. Members, are you looking for workshop to attend at the 38th Annual Convention? Check out Like My Status: Good or Bad? This workshop will explore the various outlets of social media and the affect it has on society's norms, values and today's technology. Are we making the right decisions when deciding to participate in all of the various forms of social media?

To check out more workshops click here!

]]> <![CDATA[People Judge You First & Your Ideas Second: The Proper Etiquette for Public Speaking]]> Public speaking can be the most nerve-racking experience for some, while it comes naturally to others. This workshop will assist you in the proper etiquette for public speaking.

To check out more PCI mini-conference workshops click here! 

]]> <![CDATA[NSBE: Changing the Conversation in Engineering]]> Looking for workshops to attend at the 38th Annual Convention? This workshop will highlight the findings in the report “Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering” (Giddens, 2008) with an emphasis on results concerning the African American community.

Click here to preview more exciting workshops!

]]> <![CDATA[Digital Floor Plan for Annual Convention ]]> Wondering which companies will be at our Annual Convention Career Fair?  Want to know which companies are recruiting your major/field of study?  Visit our NSBE Digital Floor plan to see up to date information on which companies will be in attendance, as well as review company profiles, websites, industry information, social media links, videos and more.  This Digital Floor plan is automatically updated on a day to day basis, so be sure to check back often for more information.
 
Quick Tip: To tag companies by majors, (on the Floor Plan tab) click “Product Categories”, then under “Majors Sought” click the check boxes that you desire.

]]> <![CDATA[Step up to Leadership!]]> Take the next step up to leadership! Apply for the vacant positions on the National Executive Board! Be a part of the board of directors of the National Society of Black Engineers - expand your network, mix and mingle with high ranking officials, make a difference in NSBE! Applications are due April 15th so apply TODAY!

Vacant postions are: Chair Emeritus, Treasurer, Treasurer Emeritus, Financial Controller, Assistant Treasurer of Special Projects, Communications Chair, Publications Chair, Parlimentarian, Finance Chair, NLI Chair, PCI Chair, Business Diversity Chair.

To apply click here

]]> <![CDATA[Message From the Chair: Finish Strong]]> As we come out of our Annual Convention and go into the home stretch for the academic year, the question facing us all is this: how do we want this term to end? It should not be enough for us to simply limp over the finish line – our goal is not to just make it, but to excel. Not to get by, but to thrive...

Read on

]]> <![CDATA[National Leadership Conference]]> It is that time of year again! The 2012 National Leadership Conference (NLC) is to be held June 6th - 10th in New London, CT. The theme of NLC and the Regional Leadership Conferences (RLC) is Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Change.

NLC is NSBE's premier training program for national and regional officers. Participants receive training in such areas as budgeting, expense management, public relations, and funds solicitation. They will also learn soft skills such as effective communication, teamwork and conflict resolution.
 
To register click here.
 

]]> <![CDATA[NSBEpreneur™ Webinar: Social Media 101]]> This social media webinar is designed for entrepreneurs interested in learning about the importance of social networking as an integrated marketing tool, how to market a business using Facebook and Twitter and how to optimize existing social media accounts to generate leads for business. The webinar will be led by Kristin Williams, Founder and CEO of Fame Production Group, a full service integrated marketing communications firm and Daniel Campbell, Publicity Director of Fame Production Group.

To participate in this webinar please register by clicking here.]]> <![CDATA[2012 Impact Award Winners]]> Michigan State University, University of Houston and University of Maryland – College Park were each awarded $10,000 from ExxonMobil and NSBE during an event held at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C. on April 18. Awards were presented by Dr. Carl Mack, executive director of NSBE, and Kenny Warren, vice president of engineering, ExxonMobil.

The Impact Award was established in 2011 by ExxonMobil and NSBE to honor and recognize collegiate efforts to attract minority students to and retain them in engineering disciplines. Additionally, each program is recognized for its ability to be easily replicated and shared across the nation through NSBE.



]]> <![CDATA[Message From Your Chair]]> "It was only a number of years ago that I was considering dropping out of college because of poor grades. Sometimes I think back. What if I never joined NSBE? What if I didn’t have mentors to push me? What if I gave up? It’s simple; I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wouldn’t be a college graduate nearing the completion of my second degree. I wouldn’t be in the Operations Leadership Program at UTC. I wouldn’t be National Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers. I wouldn’t be the “Cal” that members are now proud to call “Chairman”. "

]]> <![CDATA[Renew Your Membership!]]> NSBE Family,

It is that time of year again! Be sure to renew your membership with NSBE! Keep forgetting year after year? We now have a automatic renewal feature in IMPak! Be sure to remind your fellow members to renew and/or join NSBE! Don't miss out on all our membership benefits - for a list of benefits click here.

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