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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.

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GTA Applications 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. 

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Step up to Leadership! 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

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National Leadership Conference 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.
 

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Message From Your Chair 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”. "

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Renew Your Membership! 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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Training Institute

The Training Institute offers training for current and prospective business owners. The primary focus is on creating technical companies; however, the program is open and valuable for all. The training is offered via webinar, Regional and Annual Conferences and via local activities.

Webinars and Podcasts

Every month, we feature an online seminar and/or podcast.

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"Intellectual Property 101: Protecting Your Ideas"

Wednesday, December 14th at 7PM EST
 
This webinar will highlight what entrepreneurs need to begin protecting their intellectual property. The topics covered will include patent, trademark, and copyright law. Webinar participants should expect to leave with a greater understanding of which types of intellectual property are suitable for their needs, the basic requirements for protection, and resources available for obtaining that protection. Intellectual Property Essentials for Entrepreneurs is equally geared to ambitious individuals who aspire to have a business and those who currently have businesses. Strategies will be provided that will help business inception, development, and expansion all while protecting the intellectual property.

Presenter Information: Stephanie Jones

Stephanie Jones is a patent attorney at General Motors where she is responsible for Global Research and Development. Prior to working at General Motors, Ms. Jones was responsible for patent prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and due diligence at Harness Dickey & Pierce, PLC - a leading law firm ranked by Intellectual Property Today as the fifth best patent law firm in the United States among over 300 firms. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law. Ms. Jones is the 2011-2012 President of The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association (a National Bar Association Affiliate Chapter) and serves as an Ambassador Board Member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit.

Webinar Access:

Topic: Intellectual Property 101: Protecting Your Ideas
Host: Ayanna Berry
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Registration ID: 993145
Session number: 689 160 138
Session password: bd.2011

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To join the training session
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1. Go to https://nsbe.webex.com/nsbe/k2/j.php?ED=134655767&UID=1117455372&HMAC=ca04235a70dbadf05069f93e3818642af7040e83&rid=1&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. Enter your name and email address (or registration ID).
3. Enter the session password: bd.2011
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link
https://nsbe.webex.com/nsbe/k2/j.php?ED=134655767&UID=1117455372&HMAC=ca04235a70dbadf05069f93e3818642af7040e83&rid=1&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

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To join the session by phone only
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DIAL IN: (712.432.9998 / 318488#)


For assistance, contact Ayanna Berry at nebbusiness@nsbe.org.

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January Webinar:

Wednesday, January 15th at 7pm EST

Please email nebbusiness@nsbe.org for more information about the January topic.

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Annual Convention

Wednesday, March 28 – Friday, April 1
Pittsburgh, PA
Target Audience: All convention attendees

Regardless of whether you are a seasoned business owner or beginning to write your first business plan, the NSBEpreneur™ Training Institute is the venue to learn new and skills to make your business successful.

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Training Institute Schedule

Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM NSBEPreneur ™ Business2Business Exchange
 
Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
NSBEPreneur ™ Training Institute Pre-Meeting
Thursday
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM NSBEPreneur™ Training Institute: 101 - Financial Management and Wealth Building Strategies
Thursday 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM NSBEPreneur™ Training Institute
Thursday 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
 
NSBEPreneur™ Training Institute: 102 - From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: What you need to know today to start tomorrow's businesses
 
Friday
 
1:00 PM - 2:00PM NSBEPreneur™ Training Institute: 301 - How to Write a Successful Business and Marketing Plan w/Small Business Association           
Friday 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
 
NSBEPreneur™ Training Institute: 501 – Panel: Securing Government and Private Contracts (Supplier Diversity)
 
Friday         3:00 PM - 4:45 PM NSBEPreneur ™ Entrepreneurship: Executing Your Passion & Finding Success Outside of Traditional Engineering

 
Local Initiatives

If you are an entrepreneurship trainer or coach and would like to host a webinar or participate in a conference workshop, contact the National Business Diversity Chairperson, Ayanna Berry at nebbusiness@nsbe.org.