TORCH
Technical OutReach Community Help (TORCH) is NSBE’s community service initiative. We aim to use out technical backgrounds to positively impact the community and achieve the following objectives.
Objectives:
- To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics exposure opportunities within Black communities
- To stimulate enthusiasm about science, engineering, technology and mathematics within Black communities
- To provide introductory training to members of the community in modern technology, software and technical knowledge
- Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels
- Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics at all levels
Program Components:
TORCH is an umbrella program of NSBE which encompasses outreach activities that impact non-NSBE members and NSBE members alike, especially pre-college youth in Black community. Although increasing membership may be a result of these activities, TORCH programs seek to provide services ahead of promoting membership. TORCH programs are divided into the following branches:
TORCH Incentives:
Funding is available to chapters for TORCH projects. The funding application proposal is submitted via IMPak in a process that mirrors that of the NPF process. The Guidelines, detailed information about the Proposal and Review Forms, and a budget template are available for download. Interested chapters are encouraged to contact their regional TORCH rep or torch@nsbe.org early in their planning process to ensure a successful application. Submit your proposal form today!
Chapters, regions and individuals are all eligible for cash awards based on their participation this year. Detailed criteria are available in the TORCH handbook.
More information about the data collection and reporting is available on the Program Evaluation & Data Collection Page.
11/02 - TORCH Month Recap: Village Call
TORCH Month is over & we want your feedback at the TORCH Month Recap Village Call. The call is 11/2 at 9:30pm EDT.
As TORCH Month comes to a close, we will seek to address our objectives and recap each weekly theme throughout the month. We also plan to set the framework for TORCH going forward and explain what chapters should look forward to seeing at National Convention in the area of TORCH. Lastly, we will answer any questions or concerns that chapters might have and receive feedback on the committee.
Conference Dial-in Number: (605) 477-3000
Participant Access Code: 1097678#
TORCH Partners:
The National TORCH Committee is working to establish partnerships that chapters can leverage to help support their TORCH Programs.
Links
TORCH Handbook
TORCH Evaluation
TORCH Month Toolkit
TORCH Partners