1. 2012-13 Chapter Visit National Society of Black Engineers

2. Agenda  NSBE History  National Directives  Region IV  Statistics  Programs  2012 Fall Regional Conference  2013 Annual Convention  Questions

3. 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!

4. 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.

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

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

7. 2012-2013 National Directives 2012-13 National Chairperson Calvin Young Manufacturing Engineering Polytechnic Institute of New York University  Academic Excellence  Increase academic performance and engineering retention rates of NSBE members  Professional Branding  Enhance the value proposition for NSBE professional membership  Engineering Exposure  Increase the number of pre-college students on track to become engineers

8. The “Mother” Region IV R4 2012-13 Chairperson Victoria Hills Mechanical Engineering Michigan State University

9. R4 Statistics

10. Region 4 Programs Retention  Retention Program  Skill development  Mentorship  Study Hall  Monetary Awards!  4.0 in the Fo’  Academic Pyramid of Excellence  Scholarships  Available on IMPak Pre-College Initiative  Increase Chartering Chapters  RJEB  Summer Camping Conference  Competitions  Available on IMPak  EDC  Kids Zone  TMAL  Science Fair

11. Region 4 Programs TORCH  Region IV AWFE  Application on ImPak  TORCH at FRC  Museum Takeover Leadership Development  Leadership Webinars  7 offered  Ex) Jan- Calling the shots: How effective leadership skills translates to a successful business  Leadership Shadowing Initiative  Deadline 11/30/2012  Institute of Chapter Development Reports

12. Competitions  Competitions at FRC  Engineering Design Competition  Kids Zone  Try Math-a-Lon  Science Fair  For Competitions outside of FRC  Check IMPak  Contact Soloman Mason for questions regarding the different programs Region 4 offers  R4programs@nsbe.org

13. 2012 Fall Regional Conference Conference Planning Chair Amanda Cooper, r4frcchair@nsbe.orgr4frcchair@nsbe.org November 9th-11th 2012 Theme: “Honoring the past: Driving Our Community Forward” Hyatt Regency – Rosemont, IL

14. Top 5 Reasons To Attend FRC 1. Make connections with members from various universities across the entire region. 2. Meet other positive African-American men and women who share your struggles and successes (and good looks!). 3. Get help with your personal and career goals through: Career & Grad School Fair, Mock Interview Sessions, Workshops, Comm. Service opportunities. 4. Grades aren't where you want it? Programs offered to help you improve them. 5. Get Recognition for your hard work!

15. Dress Code  No Jeans or Tennis Shoes!  Friday is Business Casual  Saturday is Business Professional  The Awards Banquet is Semi-Formal  Sunday is Business Casual Note: The dress code applies during conference hours.

16. 2013 Annual Convention

17. Thank You! Questions?

18. Contact Info  My Name  My Email  National Website http://www.nsbe.org/  R4 Website http://region.nsbe.org/region4/?tab=home