2012-13 Chapter Visit

National Society of Black Engineers

AgendaNSBE HistoryNational DirectivesRegion IVStatisticsPrograms2012 Fall Regional Conference2013 Annual ConventionQuestions

Who are we?The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)*One of the largest student-run organizations in the country.Chapters consist of pre-college, collegiate and alumni members.We are located in the U.S., Asia, Canada, Africa, England and the Caribbean. The U.S. chapters are divided geographically into six regions: We are the Mother Region IV!

Why NSBE?In the late 1960's, a devastating 80 percent of black freshmen entering the engineering program dropped out.

NSBE is a student org helping to improve the recruitment and retention of black engineering students.

Founding History

Founded in 1975 at Purdue Univ. in West Lafayette, INFounders: Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley L. Kirtley, John W. Logan, Jr., Edward A. Coleman and George A. Smith

The MissionTo increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

2012-2013 National Directives

2012-13 National ChairpersonCalvin YoungManufacturing EngineeringPolytechnic Institute of New York University

Academic ExcellenceIncrease academic performance and engineering retention rates of NSBE members

Professional BrandingEnhance the value proposition for NSBE professional membership

Engineering ExposureIncrease the number of pre-college students on track to become engineers

The Mother Region IV

R4 2012-13 ChairpersonVictoria HillsMechanical EngineeringMichigan State University

R4 Statistics

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Region 4 Membership

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Region 4 ProgramsRetentionRetention ProgramSkill developmentMentorshipStudy HallMonetary Awards!4.0 in the FoAcademic Pyramid of ExcellenceScholarshipsAvailable on IMPak

Pre-College InitiativeIncrease Chartering ChaptersRJEBSummer Camping ConferenceCompetitionsAvailable on IMPakEDCKids ZoneTMALScience Fair

Region 4 ProgramsTORCHRegion IV AWFEApplication on ImPakTORCH at FRCMuseum Takeover Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Webinars7 offeredEx) Jan- Calling the shots: How effective leadership skills translates to a successful businessLeadership Shadowing InitiativeDeadline 11/30/2012Institute of Chapter Development Reports

CompetitionsCompetitions at FRCEngineering Design CompetitionKids ZoneTry Math-a-LonScience Fair

For Competitions outside of FRCCheck IMPak

Contact Soloman Mason for questions regarding the different programs Region 4 offersR4programs@nsbe.org

2012 Fall Regional Conference

Conference Planning Chair Amanda Cooper, r4frcchair@nsbe.org

November 9th-11th 2012

Theme: Honoring the past: Driving Our Community Forward

Hyatt Regency Rosemont, IL

Top 5 Reasons To Attend FRCMake connections with members from various universities across the entire region.Meet other positive African-American men and women who share your struggles and successes (and good looks!).Get help with your personal and career goals through: Career & Grad School Fair, Mock Interview Sessions, Workshops, Comm. Service opportunities.Grades aren't where you want it? Programs offered to help you improve them.Get Recognition for your hard work!

Dress CodeNo Jeans or Tennis Shoes! Friday is Business CasualSaturday is Business ProfessionalThe Awards Banquet is Semi-Formal Sunday is Business Casual

Note: The dress code applies during conference hours.

2013 Annual Convention

Thank You!Questions?

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National Websitehttp://www.nsbe.org/R4 Websitehttp://region.nsbe.org/region4/?tab=home

Somewhere you could list all of the area R4 covers. This does not show our international chapters.*