Region I Partnership Guide

2022 Fall Regional Conference

November 9 - 13

Syracuse, NY

Message From The Regional Treasurer

Dear Prospective Partner:

It is with great pleasure that I extend this invitation on behalf of Region I of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to partner with us for the 2022–2023 fiscal year. Region I seeks to develop meaningful and strategic partnerships with our sponsors. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community by focusing on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). NSBE’s mission statement is embraced by our more than 17,000 members. Our growth has been facilitated by the leadership training, professional and scholastic development, mentorship opportunities, community service programs and scholarship opportunities that NSBE provides in collaboration with organizations like yours.

Region I consists of Collegiate, NSBE Jr. and NSBE Professionals chapters and has the most culturally diverse geographic area in the Society, as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the most diverse states in the U.S. It also has the most international members in the Society. Our region, also known as “Region FIRST,” has a history of innovative ideas and exemplary students. This region was among the first to offer a resume boot camp, helping increase the quality and effectiveness of our members’ resumes. Moreover, Region I was also the first to host a Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) and a Fall Regional Conference (FRC).

Your organization’s partnership is paramount in assisting Region I in fulfilling our regional goals while complying with NSBE’s national directives. By partnering with us, your organization will play an important role in promoting continuous growth and learning as well as empowering leaders who think innovatively and communicate effectively.

The attached 2022 Partnership Guide provides an in-depth look into FRC programming initiatives, workshops, and other events and activities your organization can participate in and sponsor during the conference and throughout the year. If you have any questions about the information outlined here, please contact me using the information below.

Sincerely

Shaneil Da Silva

2022 - 2023 Region I Treasurer
National Society of Black Engineers
r1Treasurer@nsbe.org | (640) 460-9347

About Region I

NSBE’s Region I comprises the U.S. Northeast states — New Jersey, New York and the New England states — as well as Eastern Canada (Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes). Our International Affinity Region, Western Africa, includes Ghana and Nigeria. In Addition, Region I has the largest number of Ivy league institutions in the Society and the largest international membership.

Partner with Region I to gain invaluable opportunities to maximize your organization’s visibility, recruit top diverse talent and support events that both encourage and support Region I members. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community with a focus on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In exchange, you will gain access to the best and brightest diverse engineering talent to foster a well-rounded workplace capable of innovative thinking, empowered leadership and continual growth.

The overall growth of NSBE has been facilitated by the participation in and support of our events provided by various companies, foundations, government agencies and academic institutions. Approximately 300 exhibitors and sponsors participate in NSBE events every year. These events have benefited our partners and supporters by offering access for recruitment of top engineering students and technical professionals as well as providing a forum to showcase the exhibitors’ and sponsors’ products, technology and professional development opportunities. Region I looks forward to creating a strong and effective partnership with you!

Region I Demographic

NSBE has a very diverse membership, which is grouped into segments based on the members’ academic progression: NSBE Jr. members, who are middle school and high school students; the collegiate members, who make up the largest group within the Society; the technical professionals; and the International members who reside in our International Affinity regions.

Active Chapters

Collegiate: 61%
NSBE Jr.: 27%
Professional: 12%

Region I Zones

Upstate New York Zone

Buffalo State College
Clarkson University
Cornell University
Monroe Community College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
State University of New York – Binghamton
State University of New York – Buffalo
Syracuse University
Union College
University of Rochester

Metro/Long Island New York Zone

City College of New York
Columbia University
Cooper Union
Hofstra
Lehman College
New York Institute of Technology – Manhattan
New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury
NYU
State University of New York – Stony Brook
U.S. Military Academy – West Point

New Jersey Zone

The College of New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rutgers State University
Stevens Institute of Technology

New England Zone

Boston University
Brown University
Dartmouth College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northeastern University
Tufts University
University of Bridgeport
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts – Lowell
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Canada Zone

McMaster University
Merimack College
Queen’s University
Ryerson University
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo

International Zone

Accra Institute of Technology
Accra Polytechnic
All Nations University College
Ghana Technology University College – Kumasi
Ghana Technology University College – Main Campus – Tesano Abeka Junction
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – Ghana
Takoradi Polytechnic
UMAT (University of Mines and Technology)
University of Allied Sciences – Sunyani
University of Ghana
University of Ilorin
University of Uyo

About the Fall Regional Conference

Crowne Plaza Syracuse,
Collegian Hotel and Convention Center
Syracuse, New York

Nov. 9–13, 2022

NSBE’s Region I Fall Regional Conference (FRC) is the region’s largest event, with approximately 600–800 attendees from chapters throughout the northeastern United States. By attending the conference, participants can get involved in workshops/seminars, academic competitions, College and Graduate School Fairs, a Career Fair and a Technology and Innovation Expo. Region I is the first to offer a Technology and Innovation Expo at our FRC which is a way for organizations to expose our members to their innovation. As participants take full advantage of all the different aspects of the conference, they have many opportunities to interact with corporate, government, academic and nonprofit partners as well as develop themselves personally and professionally. Following the theme of this year’s conference, “I am S.T.E.M.,” the expected outcomes of FRC include the following: (1) to use the concepts of innovation; (2) to create a better and brighter future for Region I members by enhancing leadership tools, promoting academic excellence and enhancing engagement with NSBE Jr., collegiate members and professional members. Overall, the Region 1 leadership aims to empower the membership to develop their leadership skills, adequately prepare themselves for the workforce, work toward achieving academic excellence and remain committed to positively impacting their communities.

FRC’s Career Fair allows organizations to recruit the best and brightest engineering and other STEM talent. This region-targeted event is the perfect place to match qualified candidates to your full-time positions and internships on a national level as well as at your regional and district offices. It enables students to find local job opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top talent.