General Body Meeting #1

1. General Body Meeting #1 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2. NSBE’s Mission is… "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."

3. Ice Breaker “Never Have I Ever” National Society of Black Engineers

4. Administration Zone President Vice President Senators Career Fair Co-Chair

5. NSBE 101 • The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the country. • It was founded in 1975 by the “Chicago Six”, six undergraduate students at Purdue University. • Today NSBE is comprised of over 200 collegiate, 70 professional and 80 pre-collegiate active chapters nationwide and overseas. • These chapters are geographically divided into six regions. National Society of Black Engineers

6. NSBE Regions 1 4 6 2 5 3 National Society of Black Engineers

7. Open E-Board Position! • Two (2) Senator Positions available • Responsibilities: Represents chapter at FRC and AC, votes at national elections, acts as parliamentarian of chapter • Benefits include: • Resume builder • Discounted costs • More networking opportunities Contact nsbeRPIpresident@gmail.com if interested National Society of Black Engineers

8. *20NSBE Points

11. Looking for Volunteers !! If interested please see me later. More information soon to come National Society of Black Engineers

12. finance Zone Treasurer Vice Treasurer Conference Planning Chairperson

13. FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE! ENGINEERING & LEADERSHIP IN HARMONY November 21st – November 24th HYATT REGENCY LONG ISLAND AT WIND WATCH GOLF CLUB 1717 Motor ParkwayHauppauge, NY 11788 100 Points =$40 75-100 Points = $55 60-75 Points = $70

14. FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE! ENGINEERING & LEADERSHIP IN HARMONY November 21st – November 24th ACTUAL COSTS Hotel $27.25 x 4 nights = $109 Collegiate Registration = $85 TRANSPORTATION = GAS MONEY! $194+ YOU SAVE $124+ 100 Points =$40 75-100 Points = $55 60-75 Points = $70

15. Letter of Intent (LOI’s) A detailed document describing your purpose for attending a NSBE Conference. All potential Fall Regional Conference attendees must submit an LOI by Friday, November 8th @ 11:59PM NO EXCEPTIONS Limited Spots Available! Submit those LOI’s!

16. Annual Convention 2014! ENGINEERING & LEADERSHIP IN HARMONY March 26th – March 30th 175-200 Points Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, Tennessee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGrF9IE49E

17. Communication Zone Recording Secretary Public Relations Chair Telecommunications Chair

18. Communications Zone • Introductions: • Secretary: Jeremy Washington • Public Relations Chair: Jake Weber • Telecommunications Chair: Jessie Sodolo • Contact: • nsberpisecretary@gmail.com National Society of Black Engineers

19. Programs Zone Programs Chair Academic Excellence Chairperson Pre-Collegiate Initiative Chairperson Torch Chairperson

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22. NSBE Networking Reception • This Friday • 6-9pm • Bruggeman Room • Come and mingle and interact with RPI faculty and some corporate representatives from GE! • Business Casual attire • Refreshments/light snacks will be served National Society of Black Engineers

23. PCI Program National Society of Black Engineers

24. What is the PCI Program? • Focuses specifically on engaging and sustaining the interest of pre-college students in science, mathematics, engineering and technology • Provides academic, technical, and leadership development in preparation for college and their careers National Society of Black Engineers

25. PCI Vision (Regional) • To increase the amount of Pre-Collegiate students prepared to pursue engineering in college. • To increase the amount of Pre-Collegiate students participating in NSBE Programming. National Society of Black Engineers

26. My Vision • Establish a strong S.T.E.M pipeline that starts from the middle school, goes in to high school and ends in college (specifically RPI). National Society of Black Engineers

27. Quick Overview National Society of Black Engineers

28. Step 1: Establish an Interest National Society of Black Engineers

29. NSBE PCI: EMP • Engineering Mentoring Program • A program that is designed to stimulate interests in S.T.E.M • The point of this program: • To help students have a positive attitude towards academic excellence • To stimulate enthusiasm about S.T.E.M • Increase the number of minorities attending and graduating from college. National Society of Black Engineers

30. Session Overview National Society of Black Engineers

31. I can not do it alone • Currently I am the Chair of a nonexistent committee  • So if you are interested in becoming a part of a great cause; (that will look good on your resume, and get you enough NSBE points to travel to regionals and nationals) Contact me! National Society of Black Engineers

32. Contact Information Jeffery Adebayo nsberpipci@gmail.com (310) 697 – 9531 National Society of Black Engineers

33. T.O.R.C.H Chairperson • Torch is NSBE’s community service initiative. The aim is to use our technical backgrounds to positively impact the community. • 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 • To engage in community and outreach services National Society of Black Engineers

34. T.O.R.C.H Chairperson Upcoming programs and community service opportunities • Community service opportunities around campus • Walk for education- end of October • Would like to join the committee? • Exploring engineering day – February 2014 • Informational session Thursday, September 12th, 7-8PM in DCC 337 National Society of Black Engineers

35. Announcements

36. Thank You For Coming Have a Great Week