1st General Meeting 2013-2014

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National
Society of
Black
Engineers
1st General Body Meeting
Presenters: Bryant Johnson and Victoria Dean

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The Mission
NSBE's mission is to increase the number of
culturally responsible black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally, and
positively impact the community.

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Safety Moment
 Robberies
 30 assaults in 2010
 Bleach bombs
 Sure Walk
 Accompanied by 2 students
 M – Th 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
 512-232-9255
 orderasurewalk@gmail.com
Walking alone at night on-campus

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NSBE Nowledge
 Six young men, the Chicago Six
 1975 at Purdue University
 Founded on the basis of retention and
recruitment of Black engineering students

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NSBE Nowledge
 Six regions in the U.S.
with chapters all over
the world

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NSBE Nowledge
 World Headquarters
are located in
Alexandria, VA
 Logo
 The Torch
 Lighting Bolts

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NSBE
NEWS

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Membership Dues
$7 Local Dues
 Pay this at the meeting!
 Claim your free NSBE shirt for being a member!
$3 Regional Dues
$15 National Dues
 Pay these online on your www.nsbe.org account!

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Membership Dues (cont.)
Steps to pay Regional & National Dues:
1. Go to www. nsbe.org
2. Log into your NSBE account
3. Click “My Account”
4. Under “MEMBERSHIP INFO” click “Renew your
membership!”
5. Fill in your Membership Information and select
“Collegiate”, if not already selected as your
member category
6. Follow the on-screen directions and proceed to
payment!
7. Congratulations, you are now a NSBE member
(Regionally & Nationally)!

+ NSBE Tanks - Request one now!
www.tinyurl.com/NSBETanks **YOU MUST BE A MEMBER**

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NSBE Tanks - Request one now!
www.tinyurl.com/NSBETanks
**YOU MUST BE A MEMBER**
Front
Back

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First-Year Action
Team
First Meeting: September 17th
5pm
Alec Room
BE THERE!

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Join F.A.T.!
 First-year Action Team:
 For Freshmen and Transfer Students
 Networking Opportunities
 Leadership Experience
 Resume Writing and Career Tips
 Socials and Bonding
 Super Cool People

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Attend Expo!!!
 All Freshmen are encouraged to attend Expo
 September 17-18
 Business Professional
 Bring Copies of Resume
 Come to ECAC
 Come tell us what you learned!
 EOE Hospitality Suites
 6pm (After the Meeting)
 Darrel K. Memorial Stadium

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Scholarships!!!
 NSBE Scholarships
 Over $30,000,000 in scholarships given annually!
Don't miss your chance!!!
 Be an active and paid NSBE member.
 Register on IMPak (www.nsbe.org)
 Send transcripts to scholarships@nsbe.org
 Visit:
https://www.nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships/Scho
larship-Vault.aspx
 Next deadline: October 1st

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Scholarships!!!
 Cockrell School Scholarships
 Over $150,000 worth available right now!!!
 Complete complete or update your Engineering
Scholarship Application
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/engine/scholarship/index.
WBX
 Visit:
http://www.engr.utexas.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/c
urrent.
 Next deadline: October 1st

+ National Society of Black Engineers
(NSBE) Chapter Scholarships supported by
ConocoPhillips
 Criteria:
• Any Engineering majors
• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Not graduating prior to May 2014
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Must be a paid and active member of the National Society
of Black Engineers
Two - $500 Scholarships for Fall 2013
Deadline: October 1, 2013
To apply, please complete/update your Engineering Scholarship Application and complete the
Scholarship Essays for the NSBE Scholarship at:
www.engr.utexas.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/current

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Community Service Opportunity
 When: September 14th, 2013
 Time: 8-4pm
 Space is limited, so sign up
today!
 Contact: Chelsea Bryant
cmbryant@utexas.edu

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Fall Regional Conference
 Where: Hyatt Regency, Wichita, KS
 When: November 14-17

+NSBE National Conference
 Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention
Center, Nashville, TN
 When: March 26-30, 2014
 50% off full registration until October 13th

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IM Sports
 Flag-football
 Sundays at 6pm
 Coed C (come out and have fun)
Don’t forget to sign up!!
-more info on practice
Contact info:
aaliyah9146@me.com

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Graduate Advisors
 Dipo Olukitibi
 Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
 BSE: University of Lagos-
Civil Eng.
 MSE: University of Texas-
Petroleum Eng.
 Graduation: May 2014
 Post Grad plan: work as a
Petrophysicist
 Amber Spears
 Hometown: Detroit, MI
 BSE: University of Michigan-
Civil Eng.
 MSE: University of Texas-
Geotechnical Eng.
 Graduation: May 2014
 Post Grad plan: work for
Habitat for Humanity

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Why we’re here
 To encourage you to consider grad school!
 To talk with you about any problems you’re having
regarding leadership, academics, work-life balance,
research, or deciding your career/major, even
relationships (among family members, significant
others, classmates, or faculty)
 Assist committees that are more academically
focused (upon their request or permission)
 Freshmen Action Team
 Academic Excellence
 Community Service (Pre-College Outreach)

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What we are handing out
 NSBE Checklist for Success
 Survey Results from survey taken this summer
 NSBE Current GPA Statistics
 NSBE Goal GPA Statistics
 What are you hoping to gain most from NSBE?
 What will your toughest challenge be in this fall?
 Suggestions of ways to improve class
experience
 In what ways can NSBE help you as a
leader/member next semester?

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Please minimize all
walking and talking 
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