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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Graduate Student Appreciation Wednesday, September 15 th. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS. A LESSON IN THE REAL LIFE OF A GRAD STUDENT. Simple Things to Know in a NSBE Meeting. The duty of the Parliamentarian is to keep the time, order and professionalism within the meetings.

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

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  1. Graduate Student Appreciation Wednesday, September 15th NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS A LESSON IN THE REAL LIFE OF A GRAD STUDENT

  2. Simple Things to Know in a NSBE Meeting The duty of the Parliamentarian is to keep the time, order and professionalism within the meetings Your duties as NSBE members or guests is to know these common vocabulary and votes: I lead the meetings. You follow and express yourself when acknowledged. • “I Second” • Every time a motion has been move anyone must second it to move on. Not doing so will result for the motion to die. I will ask if anyone second’s it to be sure. • “I Object ” • When I bring something up, whether its an idea, event, or voting, you can say this immediately. When you do not agree with a motion. STATE YOUR REASON There will be voting in the form of majority of hands, roll call, or by ballot We vote against, in favor of, and abstain By: Pearlita G.

  3. AGENDA • Welcome and Introduction • A Look into STEM Graduate Students in Black America • Icebreaker – Video Discussion, What Are Your Thoughts? • Opportunities for Minority Students • Announcements • Graduate Appreciation Segment • Meet the Grads • The True Life of Corey Baker • UF NSBE & Graduate Students (Mentorship, Tutoring, etc.) • Kraft Foods Company Information Session with SHPE

  4. The NSBE Mission THE MISSION OF NSBE IS TO….. Increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

  5. Directives Accomplished • National Directive- Academic Excellence • “To fully achieve the goals of this Society, we will work toward a model of academic improvement on EVERY level of membership.” • Calvin Phelps, 2010-2011 NSBE National Chairperson • Regional Directive – Membership • “Without the membership NSBE cannot and will not exist. One of the focuses this year will be on providing the membership with what they need to bring out the fullest benefit of membership.” • Yael Monereau, 2010-2011 Region III Chairperson • Chapter Directive – Academic Enhancement • Create more opportunities for students to excel academically • Online test bank for registered members • Setting Up Study Groups, Review Sessions for Gateway Courses

  6. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L R is for RETENTION

  7. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L E is for ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT

  8. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L A is for ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

  9. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L L is for LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  10. Theme of the Day GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION

  11. Opportunities for Minority Students • Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral & Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities • Amount: $12,000. Deadline: January 3 • National Defense Science & Engineering & Graduate Fellowship Program • Amount $16,218. Deadline: January 1 • The National GEM Consortium • $10,000 stipend over three semesters/four quarters • a minimum of two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member • waived tuition and fees at a GEM University • Source: http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Channels/grad_school/fellowships.asp

  12. ICEBREAKER Video Discussion

  13. A Look into STEM Graduate Students in Black America • African Americans Studying STEM: Parsing the Numbers • Blacks represented 5.3% of graduate enrollment in STEM fields in 2001. They earned just 2.5% of all STEM doctorate degrees granted in 2005.

  14. Announcements

  15. UF NSBE Membership Points YOU EARN 10 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Sign up or renew membership after July 31, 2010 Attend a meeting Attend a NSBE social Attend a committee meeting YOU EARN 20 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Sign up or renew membership before July 31, 2010 Attend an event during NSBE Week Initiate/Organize/Plan an event Tabling or Flyering

  16. UF NSBE Membership Points YOU EARN 30MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… BEC, SHPE, SWE major events (will give a list of eligible events) YOU EARN 40MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Attend a NSBE volunteering activity Becoming a PCI coach/mentor YOU EARN 50MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Attending Fall Regional Conference (FRC)

  17. UF NSBE Membership Points • The Rewards • Level 1 - Baby Gator • Points: 60 • Incentive: Discount on NSBE Polo • Level 2 – 2 Bits • Points: 120 • Incentive: 20% discount off national convention • Level 3 – Blue Ice • Points: 180 • Incentive: 40% discount off national convention • Level 4 – Orange bomber • Points: 240 • Incentive: 60% discount off national convention • Level 5 – Gator "Chomp"ion • Points: 300 • Incentive: 80% discount off national convention

  18. Fall Regional Conference • Parking:Valet Parking: $20 per day/eveningSelf Parking: $12 per day/eveningDaily Parking: $8 all day • Front Desk:(205) 324-5000 or 1-800-325-3535(ask for the NSBE group rate) • Hotel Reservation deadline for NSBE rate:October 13, 2010 • Airport:Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) • Airport Transportation:Free hotel shuttle! Runs from 5AM - 11PM daily! EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 19TH!!! REGISTER NOW BEFORE PRICES GO UP Theme:"Engineering the Gateway to Success" Host City:Birmingham, AL Dates:November 12th-14th, 2010 Lodging:Sheraton Birmingham2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard NorthBirmingham, Alabama 35203 Lodging Rate:Singles/Doubles/Triples/Quads $105 per night Tax rate:14%

  19. Pre-College Initiative (PCI) • COACHES NEEDED! • Monday • 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm • 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm • Tuesday • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm • Wednesday • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm • …positively impact the community • 2 hours once a week • Plus incentives for coaches • Contact pcichair@ufnsbe.org with availability

  20. Welcome to UFNSBE.org

  21. http://www.ufnsbe.org/

  22. Secretary Valerie Simmonssecretary@ufnsbe.org Webmaster Eric Martin-Taylorwebmaster@ufnsbe.org Relations Chair Christopher Hillhousepublicrelations@ufnsbe.org Publications Chelsea Jean-Marypublications@ufnsbe.org Historian Javier Edwardshistorian@ufnsbe.org Benton Engineering Council Representative Genivier Petersonbec@ufnsbe.org

  23. What’s in Your Email? • Items You Should have Received • Calendar of Events • Created by Programs Zone • Zone Head  Matthew Kelly • Newsletter • Created by Chelsea Jean-Marie • Minutes • Look for these after each GB meeting • Internship/Scholarship Attachments • Attachments at end of email on ufl.edu account

  24. NEXT ZONE MEETING Tomorrow – Thursday, September 16th 6:00 pm Weil 273 Studying Hall immediately after However, most meetings will be every other Tuesday At the same time and place

  25. Leaders Building Leaders (LBL) FALL INFORMATION SESSION Date: Thursday, September 16th Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Weil 270 COME OUT TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

  26. Sign-Ups • JOIN A ZONE – See THE ZONE HEADS. (ZONE MEETINGS START NEXT WEEK!!) • GRADUATE STUDENT TASK FORCE – See JEREMY MAGRUDER • T.O.R.C.H. – See LATOYA CARTER • P.C.I – See THASHEA MILES • UPPER CLASSMEN & COE HEAD FACULTY MENTORING – See ROBERT WILLIAMS • P.C.I – See THASHEA MILES • REGISTER FOR NSBE, JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER • SIGN UP FOR LBL INFO SESSION – See ROBERT WILLIAMS

  27. CALL TO ACTION – MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE • WE NEED YOU TO HELP US STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE GENERAL BODY • SIGN UP TO HELP • (1) SEND OUT EMAIL BLASTS • (2) MAKE PHONE CALLS • (3) APPRECIATE THE GB • SEE MEBERSHIP CHAIR FOR DETAILS (MEMBERSHIP@UFNSBE.ORG)

  28. College of EngineeringLeadership Symposium • ALL DAY EVENT ABOUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT THE UF • NETWORK WITH FOUNDERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF TOP ENGINEERING FIRMS INCLUDING LOCKEHEED MARTIN • DATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH • LOCATION – REITZ UNION GRAND BALLROOM • TIME – 7:30AM-4:30PM (COME AND GO AS YOU NEED TO)

  29. Graduate Appreciation Segment

  30. MEET THE GRADS

  31. Thank You for Coming! Stick Around for the Kraft Foods Information Session

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